The Russian authorities are "concerned" about the negative impact of failures in the war in Ukraine on the results of the presidential election in Russia in 2024. Therefore, Russian President Vladimir Putin will not emphasize the war in his campaign. The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) writes about this in a new survey, according to UNN.
The Kremlin is likely concerned about how the changing perception of the war in Ukraine by Russian citizens will affect the outcome of the presidential elections in Russia in March 2024, and is taking steps to ensure that the real support for President Vladimir Putin in the elections does not rely on the success of Russia on the front
It is noted that Putin will not emphasize the war in his presidential campaign, but rather Russia's "internal stability" and increased criticism of the West.
According to ISW, Russian officials want to increase censorship in the country. This is explained by the fact that Russians who have left Russia are trying to discredit the upcoming presidential elections in Russia.
The Russian authorities have also sought to strengthen their control over the Russian information space and have stepped up measures to encourage self-censorship.
The Kremlin may have sought to shore up popular support for Putin across Russia by creating a network of "proxies" to run campaigns on Putin's behalf
Addendum
The presidential elections in Russia will be held on March 17, 2024. In Russia , the Kremlin is unlikely to announce new waves of mobilization before the presidential election.