(MOSCOW) – Russia’s economic pressures are increasingly visible across society and, according to new analysis, are now reaching the country’s most powerful elites. In a reported closed door meeting lasting two hours, Russian dictator Vladimir Putin is said to have demanded additional financial support from the country’s wealthiest businessmen. For the first time, most of those present reportedly refused, signalling a rare moment of resistance at the highest levels. The development comes as wider economic conditions continue to deteriorate. Analysts say the refusal reflects both shrinking resources and growing concern among business leaders about the sustainability of current policies. The…