(MOSCOW) – Russian state propagandists are exhibiting unprecedented levels of public doubt and internal discord, with prominent figures openly questioning the pace of the war, acknowledging widespread public mockery, and admitting that even another four and a half years may prove insufficient to achieve the Kremlin’s stated objectives. In a striking departure from the triumphalist tone that has characterised state media coverage since the full scale invasion of Ukraine began, Russian commentators are now voicing concerns that would previously have been considered discrediting to the armed forces and potentially criminal. One propagandist, speaking on a state affiliated programme, stated that “we…