Mark Galeotti on Putin's Disconnect and Russia's Sub-Threshold Threats

Putin's Disconnect from Domestic Issues

• 💡 Vladimir Putin's end-of-year press conference revealed a significant disconnect between the Russian public's concerns and the president's focus.
• 📌 While millions of questions submitted by the audience pertained to critical issues like pensions, healthcare, and affordability of homes, Putin largely steered the conversation towards glorious history and Russia's geopolitical future.
• 🎯 This contrast highlights a disconnect where the public worries about