‘Losing his magic’: Putin’s grip on Russia tested by public unhappiness

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From bloggers who once fervently supported Vladimir Putin to some of Russia’s wealthiest men, there are signs of strain.
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Russia's President Vladimir Putin, seen at the Kremlin in Moscow on July 20, 2026.Alexander Kazakov / POOL/AFP via Getty Images

For decades, Vladimir Putin has appeared almost unassailable in Russia: his opponents dead, jailed or in exile, media tightly controlled, and anything but public praise unthinkable.

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