The Telegraph: The slow erosion of Putin’s home front
The Telegraph published an analytical report discussing Russian president home front eroding.
The report says that Putin’s home front is shrinking slowly, as new research that shows that the economic impact of the war is clearly reflected on the Russian people, among supporters and opponents of the war alike.
According to analysis, by Dr. Jade McGlynn, a researcher in war studies at King’s College London, used a recent poll published by the Open Minds Institute, which says that nearly 80% of Russians are concerned about their financial situations.
About 84% of participants reported that they feel harmed by the rise in prices of basic goods, while 69% suffer from the high costs of housing and community services.
However, economic anxiety across society has negligible impact on a citizen’s assessment of their quality of life and opportunities in Russia, which is closely linked to government support and policies.
Ukrainian officials say the countdown to the end for Putin has begun.
McGlynn explains that although anti-Kremlin liberals may view the economic downturn as an inevitable consequence of the Russian invasion, more hardline citizens may see it as a temporary obstacle to a brighter future.
The Russian government has tried to keep the war out of the eyes and minds of citizens, and continues to pretend that it’s a “special military operation”.
The Kremlin’s continued reluctance to announce the necessary second mobilization stems from the desire and need to pamper society to promote war.
The West to change its approach in trying to use information operations and outreach efforts, which she describes as poorly designed, to change Russians’ minds about the war.
Western governments would do well to change the premise of the question; Instead of asking whether the Russians support the war, perhaps the more important question is: Can they afford it?
