Kremlin cracks down on opposition as Putin’s popularity falls
Russia's government is suppressing dissenting voices amid discontent over Ukraine strikes, economic problems and mobilisation fears.
The Kremlin has moved to crack down on dissenting voices as public discontent rises in Russia. Mounting concerns include deep Ukrainian strikes on Russian territory, economic instability and rumours of forced military mobilisation. The crackdown comes as President Putin's popularity declines.
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Paranoid Putin bans fake opposition as his popularity plummets
Amid mounting discontent over Ukraine’s deep strikes in Russia, economic instability and rumours of mobilisation, the Kremlin has moved to crack down on dissenting voices.