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Public support for the war internally has shifted. Initially perceived as a proxy conflict with Ukraine, national sentiment now recognizes it as a direct confrontation with Ukraine itself, with many Russians demanding victory on their terms to end the suffering. Nonetheless, fatigue is growing, and there is a nuanced divide between those who profit from the war—estimated at around 10 to 15 million people—and those suffering, with standard of living deteriorating for most.