Putin’s ‘walls are closing in’ as inner cicle turns on Russia leader over Ukraine war
- Posted on August 31, 2026
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In brief
Intelligence officials from Estonia report mounting internal pressure within Russia's political hierarchy as the Ukraine conflict drains resources and destabilizes Moscow's position. Experts suggest Putin faces unprecedented challenges from his closest advisors, with the prolonged military campaign creating fractures in the regime's unified facade. This internal discord signals potential vulnerability in Russia's leadership structure amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and military setbacks in Eastern Europe.
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Putin’s ‘walls are closing in’ as inner cicle turns on Russia leader over Ukraine war
'Russia is in a very bad place at the moment,' Director General of the Estonian Foreign Intelligence Service, Kaupo Rosin, said.
