Putin’s Pro-War Justifications
Andrey Pertsev’s weekly political roundup (July 27−31)
Vladimir Putin has increased the frequency of his public appearances during the State Duma election campaign. This is a strategic move to boost his ratings and those of United Russia candidates. Putin's public outings serve as demonstrations of the war's continuation and its justification, aligning with his emphasis on "national cohesion."
His speeches indicate an attempt to convey his version of events to an audience that would prefer the war to end, including leaders of Moscow-aligned countries and Russia's own elites who are facing economic losses and lack positive scenarios for the country's development. At Navy Day, Putin expressed hope that the war would "sooner or later come to an end," followed by discussions with "certain people" about the work in the rear.
He emphasized the importance of the invasion of Ukraine as a decisive stage in the history of the Fatherland and highlighted Russia's ambition to achieve technological leadership and a new world order. Putin's speeches have become viral on social media, potentially harming United Russia's already declining ratings. Despite societal fatigue with the war, expressed in majority support for negotiations, Putin disregards this sentiment in favor of his own preferences.
The organizers of his events cannot control his stream of consciousness, which underscores the importance Putin places on promoting the continuation of the war.
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