Putin's Propaganda Backfires as Russians Chafe Under Internet Shutdowns The Kremlin's efforts to maintain control over Russian society have hit a snag.
Vladimir Putin's approval ratings, once high, are plummeting – and it's not just the war in Ukraine that's causing the downturn.
A closer look at the numbers reveals a more nuanced picture: despite spending almost $3 billion on propaganda, Putin's legitimacy is being eroded from within.