Popular support for the war in Ukraine is waning among Russian voters, with nearly one in four Putin backers opposing continuing the conflict. The Kremlin's effort to drum up support faces skepticism even among staunch Putin supporters, potentially hindering Russia's war efforts.
From @WSJopinion: The moment is ripe to use our intelligence efforts to change Putin’s calculations about a Ukraine war that will end only when he believes not ending it endangers his position in Moscow, writes Holman Jenkins https://t.co/TlOSdak9OC
Many Russians, including staunch Putin supporters, are skeptical of the Kremlin’s determination to continue the war in Ukraine, write @timothymfrye, Henry Hale, @reutertweets, and @brynrosenfeld. https://t.co/4l9Wfkx0y6
“Despite the Kremlin’s massive effort to drum up support for the war in Ukraine, nearly one in four Putin backers opposes continuing the conflict,” write @timothymfrye, Henry Hale, @reutertweets, and @brynrosenfeld. https://t.co/5itNOYJfkB
Very important piece. Key finding: "There is only so much Putin can ask Russians to sacrifice for the war without fomenting more serious opposition." This is why I doubt a long war would end up favoring Russia. https://t.co/l8iSz4U7pr
‘We have an interest in the outcome of the war, and having troops on the ground provides leverage that we otherwise would not have.’ Read Kevin Ryan on the war in Ukraine: 👇 https://t.co/sOEmdBoDiO
Read @timothymfrye, Henry Hale, @reutertweets, and @brynrosenfeld on why popular support for the war in Ukraine is waning among Russian voters—and how the West can exploit Russia’s own war fatigue. https://t.co/XipR3kMPF8