Vladimir Putin faces unprecedented internal pressure as members of the Russian elite, including the head of Sberbank, Gherman Gref, and oligarch Andrei Melnicenko, show signs of impatience due to the evolving war and economic issues caused by Ukrainian drone attacks. According to Kyiv Post reports, representatives of the elite are transferring billions of dollars abroad, preparing for a possible revolt, which has led to increased security around Putin's residence in Valdai.

Internationally, Kazakh President Kasîm-Jomart Tokaev publicly urged Putin to 'freeze' the conflict. Meanwhile, Kremlin's main propagandist, Vladimir Soloviov, made an alarming live intervention, admitting serious problems caused by the lack of drone interception systems, calling the destruction of large quantities of ammunition and military equipment before the invasion a 'huge mistake,' and speaking about mass evacuation of the population from Russian border regions to the Far East.

Sursă consultată: Fisuri în cercul lui Putin: elitele ruse își mută miliardele în străinătate, pe fondul temerilor privind o revoltă — https://www.digi24.ro/stiri/externe/rusia/fisuri-in-cercul-lui-putin-elitele-ruse-isi-muta-miliardele-in-strainatate-pe-fondul-temerilor-privind-o-revolta-3889769