Putin faces growing internal anger, Zelenskyy says, citing Kremlin documents
Photo: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy (Getty Images)
Ukrainian intelligence has obtained secret documents that land on the desk of Russian dictator Vladimir Putin. Specifically, these documents pertain to the Kremlin leader’s approval ratings and Russians’ dissatisfaction with his actions, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
"Our intelligence agencies reported on the results of their work to assess the internal situation in Russia and obtain documents that end up on the Russian leader’s desk. We understand that Putin rarely receives information that is entirely truthful and unvarnished. But even what he sees in the documents that reach him still allows conclusions to be drawn," Zelenskyy says.
In particular, according to the reports, the so-called projected indicators of Russians’ dissatisfaction with Putin will continue to rise steadily, and he is already being prepared for the idea that the growth in dissatisfaction cannot be stopped and that this indicator will not plateau until September, when parliamentary elections are scheduled in Russia.
As for the support rating of the ruling Russian party, a steady downward trend is being recorded, which means the need for significantly greater fraud.
Intelligence reports also indicate a significant rise in protest sentiment across Russian regions.
"We believe these reports also do not yet take into account the potential events of June, July, and August, which are bound to further affect the situation in Russia," the President notes.
Photo: Zelenskyy showed documents that were on Putin’s desk (t.me/V_Zelenskiy_official)
Photo: Zelenskyy showed documents that were on Putin’s desk (t.me/V_Zelenskiy_official)
Photo: Zelenskyy showed documents that were on Putin’s desk (t.me/V_Zelenskiy_official)
He emphasizes that the entirely justified pressure on Russia over this war will continue and intensify.
"So by September, Putin will be facing significantly worse indicators. Unfortunately, to all the public and non-public peace proposals we have made, the only response has been words about continuing his war," Zelenskyy adds.
According to him, the situation within Russia should convince people of the opposite: that peace is necessary.
"Ukraine is proposing to negotiate a dignified peace. Obviously, the trends will not change, and over time this may mean that an agreement will have to be reached with someone else from Russia – someone who will not shut themselves off from reality," the President notes.
Putin's approval rating
The approval rating of Vladimir Putin among Russians, according to the pro-government Russian Public Opinion Research Center, has fallen to its lowest level since the start of the full-scale war against Ukraine.
Among the reasons are the blocking of Telegram, restrictions on mobile internet, rising prices, and Russians’ war fatigue.
