"The overall mood is that's enough already; you've been fighting for long enough. It seems to everyone that it's been going on for longer than World War II, the Great Patriotic War - and at the same time we can't even take one region."
"Long-range drone strikes deep into Russian territory have damaged key oil-export hubs and 'shadow fleet' tankers transporting sanctioned crude."
"Putin's approval rate has fallen to 65.6% from 77.8% at the start of the year and prewar levels."
Putin is losing support among the Russian populace due to economic contraction and military failures in Ukraine. GDP has decreased, and Russian forces have lost territory for the first time since 2024. The prolonged conflict has led to dissatisfaction, with officials noting that the war feels excessively long without significant territorial gains. Western military aid and advancements in Ukraine's defense capabilities have further weakened Russia's position. High inflation and restricted access to information have compounded public discontent, resulting in a notable drop in Putin's approval ratings.
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