Russians are no longer able to conceal their actions, according to Oleg Belokolos.
In the current geopolitical landscape, questions about the Russian government's stance on the ongoing conflict in Ukraine have been a topic of global concern. Recent reports suggest that some internal difficulties are affecting the Russian inner circle.
According to Oleg Belokolos, Director of the Center for Research on National Resilience in Kyiv, internal difficulties in Russia include a lack of drivers, engineers, and medical workers, as well as migration tension. This shortage of essential workers, as reported in regional media, can't be completely hidden.
Despite these challenges, there is no direct public evidence indicating which members of Putin's inner circle unofficially share anti-war sentiments. Key figures in Putin's close circle, such as his Minister of Foreign Affairs Sergey Lavrov and his Aide for Foreign Policy Yuri Ushakov, have consistently aligned with Putin’s foreign policy, showing no publicly reported anti-war stance.
The documents and reports emphasize Putin’s trusted "disciplined operators" as part of his inner circle, but none mention any dissenting or anti-war views within this group. Likewise, the coverage notes concerns about corruption and benefiting from war-related transactions but does not discuss anti-war sentiments shared by insiders.
One of Putin's longest-serving allies, Dmitry Kozak, has spoken out against a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, warning of catastrophic consequences. However, there is no indication in the current paragraph that the Russian inner circle is actively advocating for a change in Putin's position regarding Ukraine.
The Russian inner circle, due to the show trials and potential repression, may be hesitant to voice dissenting opinions. They are reportedly frightened by the show trials since 2022, fearing any dissent could fall prey to the repression machine. This cautious approach, as suggested, is likely due to the repression machine and potential consequences of dissent.
Information leaks into regional media in Russia, suggesting potential dissent or opposition to the war within the country. Those involved in practical economic issues and those connected to medicine may share anti-war sentiments, according to Oleg Belokolos. However, the repression machine in this part of the world, as implied, has always existed and is a cause for concern among the Russian inner circle.
In summary, although Putin’s inner circle includes influential advisors like Lavrov and Ushakov, available information does not reveal any who unofficially oppose the war. This lack of evidence may reflect the tightly controlled political environment around Putin, where such sentiments might be suppressed or kept secret. If further information emerges outside these sources, it might reveal more, but currently, no credible reports identify anti-war sympathizers within Putin’s close advisors.
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