Kathrine Frich
Even state television has sometimes allowed voices to question casualty figures.
Even state television has sometimes allowed voices to question casualty figures.
Putin’s propagandists now openly doubting
Even staunch supporters of Vladimir Putin, long unchallenged in public, are beginning to voice their doubts.
The delay and slow progress of Russia’s military campaign have prompted inside critiques of the war effort’s direction and effectiveness.
Cracks emerge in official narrative
Russian military bloggers and state propagandists, once firmly aligned, are growing vocal about failures.
What was once unanimous support is now fissuring. They now question whether Russia can achieve its war goals in Ukraine.
Criticism rises amid Trump and Vance comments
The shift in tone inside loyalist circles aligns with public criticism from US leaders.
Vice President J.D. Vance, echoing Trump, said the Russian economy is collapsing and the military is no longer capable of sustained offense.
These remarks resonate even inside pro‑Kremlin media.
Skeptics cite lack of manpower and strategic depth
Propagandists such as Tatyana Montyan have begun warning that the Russian army lacks the men necessary for forward operations.
She argues the state must prepare for negotiations.
Her change in tone signals a possible turning point in public support.
Critique reaches high‑profile figures
Dmitry Rogozin, installed by Russia in occupied Zaporizhzhia, recently acknowledged that the frontline is stalemated.
He admitted that Russia can no longer take “significant territory.”
That kind of admission from an official is rare and revealing.
Pavel Gubarev sees staggering losses
Pavel Gubarev, former separatist leader, added that Russia often attacks while Ukraine defends, resulting in “incomparably large losses” for Russian forces.
He also accused propagandists of lying to the public, creating a narrative of inevitable Russian success.
TV talk shows echo the doubt
Even state television has sometimes allowed voices to question casualty figures.
On the talk show Mesto Vstrechi, a guest challenged the logic behind Russia’s published loss estimates. The host, Andrei Norkin, was pressed:
“So you believe the Russian Ministry of Defence lies?”
This is unprecedented in pro‑state media.
Stupak warns of Kremlin reaction to dissent
Military expert Ivan Stupak warns that public propagandists may be allowed to speak only until their criticism becomes dangerous.
He says, “If they tell the truth and it causes damage, we will see a reaction from Russian authorities.” Dissent may be a signal of rising war fatigue.
This article is made and published by Kathrine Frich, which may have used AI in the preparation
