- Putin’s international development envoy Boris Titov warned Russia risks a temporary “berserk mode” if the economy is run solely to serve the military — a vivid metaphor that’s prompting debate inside the Kremlin.
- The economy is barely growing (about 0.4% expected this year), with many non-military sectors stagnating amid higher taxes, asset redistribution and attacks on economic targets.
- Public unease is rising ahead of this month’s election — rumours of mobilisation, growing war fatigue, and limited space for pro-peace voices are fuelling concern.
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