Putin’s ratings are dropping at their fastest pace since the full-scale war began

In a surprising turn of events, Russian President Vladimir Putin's approval rating has plummeted by 3.4 percentage points in just one week, hitting 73.3%, according to a recent VTsIOM survey. This is the sharpest decline since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine began. Such a significant drop in Putin's approval could indicate growing discontent among the Russian populace, potentially influenced by the ongoing conflict and its economic repercussions. It underscores the political risks he faces as dissent simmers beneath the surface.