April 12, 2022

MSN: Vladimir Putin's Iron Grip on Russia Begins To Slip

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/vladimir-putin-s-iron-grip-on-russia-begins-to-slip/ar-AAW8qFl?cvid=a32586c7f3574d80ebe4e0511d19b3c7&ocid=winp1taskbar

Russian President Vladimir Putin's famously iron grip on his country could be loosening, amid several signs of dissent as he continues the invasion of neighboring Ukraine.
Since Russia launched what it described as a "special military operation" on February 24, there have been widespread protests, prominent individuals speaking out against the invasion, and a senior adviser to Putin leaving the country and being removed from his position.

More than 15,000 protesters have been detained across 151 Russian cities since the start of the war, according to OVID-Info, an independent human rights media project that describes itself as monitoring "political persecution in Russia."

OVID-Info reports that there have been daily antiwar protests. The group is offering legal assistance to those detained and providing information about their situation.

Alot more details in the article. The butcher of Bucha's days are numbered...