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The Kremlin's reliance on military expenditures at the expense of other vital sectors underscores a precarious strategy failing to yield sustainable growth, heightening fears of a long-term decline in Russia’s economic viability.
Social Unrest: The Cracks in the Regime
While dissent is often suppressed, signs of public dissatisfaction are growing. Reports of arrests of human rights defenders and anti-war proponents highlight the stifling of free speech and the constricting grip of authoritarian governance. The tightening control of the state has not fully quelled the spirit of resistance; subtle acts of defiance among citizens reflect the growing unease under Putin’s regime.