War Weariness in Russia: A Stagnant Conflict and Growing Domestic Unrest As the war in Ukraine enters its second year, societal fatigue is spreading across Russia.
The Kremlin's efforts to justify and sustain the conflict are being met with increasing public discontent, fueled by mounting human costs, stagnant military gains, and crippling economic sanctions.
What Drives Societal Fatigue in Russia? The government's handling of the war effort has created a sense of disconnection between the state and its people.