Russian President in free fall
Russian President Vladimir Putin has suffered a major setback to his image in Kursk, 30 months into the war.
Official sources consulted by the independent press, Western experts and Russian military bloggers agree that it will take months for Moscow to drive enemy troops out of its territory.
The bold Ukrainian operation has overshadowed the clear Russian advances in the Donbas, where Ukrainian troops are clearly in retreat.
According to the Kremlin-friendly Public Opinion Research Center, Putin’s image has suffered its biggest setback since the so-called “special” military operation began two and a half years ago.
The poll, conducted between August 12, six days after the Ukrainian incursion began, and August 18, shows a 3.5% drop in the president’s approval rating, from 77.1% the previous week to 73.6%.
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