Kremlin critic says Ukraine war ‘backfiring’ on Putin as discontent grows

Naijaonpoint_ng | 30-05-2026 11:18am |

Vladimir Kara-Murza, a notable Russian opposition politician and critic of President Vladimir Putin, stated that the ongoing war in Ukraine is having adverse effects on the Kremlin's standing within Russia. He highlighted a noticeable decline in domestic support for the regime as the Russian military encounters challenges on the battlefield. In an interview with Global News, Kara-Murza, who has survived several alleged poisoning attempts, emphasized the growing discontent among the Russian populace regarding the conflict.

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