For Russians, war has never seemed so close
For years, the Kremlin has tried to portray the war in Ukraine as a distant conflict, with no major impact on everyday life. But deep drone attacks, disruptions to transportation, fuel shortages, and economic pressure are making this illusion increasingly difficult to maintain.
According to The Economist, the war is now entering the daily lives of Russians in a way they can no longer easily ignore. Strategic infrastructure is being hit, air defenses are under strain, and uncertainty is gradually taking hold in major cities.
This does not necessarily mean an immediate collapse in support for Vladimir Putin. But the more visible and costly the conflict becomes, the more likely the Kremlin’s implicit deal—internal stability in exchange for political passivity—risks being weakened.
#Russia #Ukraine #War #Putin #Geopolitics
For years, the Kremlin has tried to portray the war in Ukraine as a distant conflict, with no major impact on everyday life. But deep drone attacks, disruptions to transportation, fuel shortages, and economic pressure are making this illusion increasingly difficult to maintain.
According to The Economist, the war is now entering the daily lives of Russians in a way they can no longer easily ignore. Strategic infrastructure is being hit, air defenses are under strain, and uncertainty is gradually taking hold in major cities.
This does not necessarily mean an immediate collapse in support for Vladimir Putin. But the more visible and costly the conflict becomes, the more likely the Kremlin’s implicit deal—internal stability in exchange for political passivity—risks being weakened.
#Russia #Ukraine #War #Putin #Geopolitics