Russia's elites are growing frustrated with Putin's efforts to wage war in Ukraine, per Meduza.
They're also concerned about the long-term impact of Western sanctions.
But Russian security officials appear to want Putin to intensify the war, a DC think tank said.
Russia's elites are growing tired of waiting for the war to end and are concerned about the long-term impact of Western sanctions on Russia's economy, according to a report by Meduza.
High-ranking sources told the independent Russian outlet that Russia's "elites" are disappointed that the war with Ukraine didn't end in 2024.
The sources included people close to and in the Russian presidential administration, two State Duma deputies, a senator, and three high-ranking officials in Russian regional governments.
One government source told the outlet that the overall emotions are "disappointment" and "fatigue."
"We were waiting for the war to end, for the fighting to end," they said. "We are tired of even waiting."
They're also concerned about the long-term impact of Western sanctions.
But Russian security officials appear to want Putin to intensify the war, a DC think tank said.
Russia's elites are growing tired of waiting for the war to end and are concerned about the long-term impact of Western sanctions on Russia's economy, according to a report by Meduza.
High-ranking sources told the independent Russian outlet that Russia's "elites" are disappointed that the war with Ukraine didn't end in 2024.
The sources included people close to and in the Russian presidential administration, two State Duma deputies, a senator, and three high-ranking officials in Russian regional governments.
One government source told the outlet that the overall emotions are "disappointment" and "fatigue."
"We were waiting for the war to end, for the fighting to end," they said. "We are tired of even waiting."
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