‘There is profound disappointment in him’: mood in Russia turns against Putin

Increasingly isolated president is determined to press on with Ukraine war, say well-placed sources, despite ailing economy

‘There is profound disappointment in him’: mood in Russia turns against Putin

TL;DR

  • The Russian president is increasingly isolated.
  • He is determined to continue the war in Ukraine.
  • This determination exists despite the country's ailing economy.
  • There is growing disappointment with the president.