Warsaw, May 22, 2026 (AFP) - Putin faces domestic headwinds but grip on power is tight

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More than four years into his full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Russia's President Vladimir Putin is facing mounting challenges. Internet outages designed to prevent Ukrainian drone attacks have angered many Russians, the economy is in contraction and the Russian army has been losing ground in Ukraine for the first time since 2023. The 73-year-old's popularity has taken a hit: his approval rating last month dipped to its lowest since 2022, accordin......

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