The wall that has held up Vladimir Putin’s regime for decades is beginning to crack from within. In this deep-dive analysis, we explore a series of unprecedented admissions from Russia’s own ruling elite—from the halls of the Duma to the heart of the military—openly acknowledging that the war cannot be won.
As the Russian economy edges toward a cliff and the National Wealth Fund's liquid assets melt away, the internal friction between the "hardliners" and the "controlled liberals" has spilled onto national television. We break down the recent massive palace leaks, the rise of "traitor" accusations among loyalists, and why the paranoia of loyalty is systematically eroding Russia’s military competence.
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