Putin Faces Growing Discontent as War Backfires
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- Kremlin critic says the Ukraine war is backfiring on President Vladimir Putin and that discontent in Russia is growing.
- Washington Post reports Putin is cornered and lashing out.
Why it matters: Putin’s regime loses domestic legitimacy as public disappointment rises, eroding his political base and giving opposition forces more leverage while Kremlin officials confront mounting criticism over the war.
