ISW: Social tension will grow in Russia

Social tension will increase in Russia, said the US-based Institute for the Study of War (ISW), Report informs.

According to the institute, the Russian federal subjects are facing significant challenges in delivering promised payments to mobilized personnel and their families, which will likely further degrade the Russian economy and ignite social tensions.

"Relatives of mobilized personnel are continuing to share their outrage online and via protests. Russian opposition outlets reported that women in Kursk Oblast protested for two days to garner attention from Kursk Oblast Governor Roman Starovoyt," the ISW said.

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