(MOSCOW, RUSSIA) – The Kremlin’s persistent narrative of an inevitable victory in its war against Ukraine is colliding with a starkly different reality marked by internal decay, economic fragility, and growing public disillusionment. While the Russian dictator continues to project an image of strength and strategic patience, an increasing volume of evidence from within the Russian Federation suggests the state apparatus is struggling to contain the long term consequences of its protracted invasion. Analysts monitoring domestic sentiment in Russia note a significant shift in public discourse, with cracks appearing even among the elite and industrial class. The head of the Russian…
