The Kremlin has acknowledged some hardships caused by the war with Ukraine.

The Kremlin publicly recognized a wave of online criticism after a prominent pro-war military blogger warned that economic pressure on ordinary Russians could spark unrest. The blogger argued that rising taxes, inflation, and mobilization fatigue were eroding public patience. Kremlin officials responded by insisting that President Vladimir Putin remains attentive to citizens’ concerns while dismissing predictions of instability.

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