Putin’s ‘walls are closing in’ as inner circle turns on leader over Ukraine war
Russian President Vladimir Putin's control of the nation could be under threat, according to reports.
TL;DR
- Estonian intelligence suggests Putin's control may be threatened as internal dissent grows.
- A street revolution is deemed unlikely, but pressure on Putin is increasing.
- The war in Ukraine has not gone as planned, with stalled advances and internal drone attacks.
- Any significant change in Russia could occur rapidly and unexpectedly.
- The Wagner Group's earlier revolt and the mysterious death of its leader, Yevgeny Prigozhin, are noted.
- Russia faces an elevated inflation and a struggling economy due to sanctions and Ukrainian attacks.
- Unhappiness with the war is increasing across all societal echelons.