Putin's assurances of a bright future starkly contrast with the grim reality facing Russia, highlighting his increasing weakness and the country's systemic decline.
Russians have accepted Putin's deal for stability in exchange for freedom, yet today's reality is a nation wracked by war and declining prosperity.
Despite past promises of prosperity, Putin has focused resources on military might, leaving the economy stagnant and poverty affecting the average citizen.
Warnings from demographers and economists signal a bleak path for Russia, with accelerating population decline and a National Wealth Fund nearing insolvency.
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