Putin’s support ‘massively drops off’ as Ukranian’s push on in Kursk | Dr Mark Galoetti

“Even in the state media we’re seeing increasing signs of disaffection.”

There is a “massive drop off” in support for Putin on Russian social media, says Dr Mark Galoetti.

[Patralgan]

Putin must have realized that this "3-day special military operation" into Ukraine has been one of the worst mistakes anyone has ever done.

[jessetuomi]

Stalin was also an idiot...and soviet army had huge losses in all its wars.

[JohnnyinMN]

“Putin is feeling extreme discomfort.” The Brits are wonderful with their understated language. Good interview.

[johngudgeon]

Putin: Stop crossing my lines or I shall...erm, draw another line!

[marymarlow]

They’re thinking “This is a disaster”. How insightful of them. 😂

[billhicks]

The fact that hes still fighting to return the world to an oligarchy 250 years after the people broke that spell is sickening.

[danieldpa]

Unconditional surrender for Russia, nothing else is acceptable

[rogerfroud]

The arrogance of Russia to assume that Ukraine wouldn't dare to cross the border and bring the war home. This was such a brilliant political move.

[bobikdylan]

It doesn't matter what ordinary Russians think. It never has mattered.

[trader]

Time for Putin to drink a cup of special tea and look out of the window.

[edkedk]

The Russian incompetence is a blessing for Ukraine.

[brianrasmussen]

More than a week, and still Ukraine move in. That is no small feat! Freedom for Ukraine!

[kevinsummers]

The whole SMO affair has been a debacle of death.

[bigdada]

Blessings, peace and luck from California to Ukraine. 🙏🙏☮🍀💛💙

[ellebee]

They need to get rid of him, he is destroying the country.

[davidleonard]

If I was in charge of internal Security for the border I wouldn't be walking past any upstairs windows or eating in any strange places anytime soon.

[FabledCity]

Dagestan 1999 is child's play compared to Kursk 2024. The former helped bring him to power, the latter feels like his sword of Damocles.

[xy]

Very sound assessment, makes a lot of sense to me. Galeotti's an excellent guest anywhere he speaks.

[jamescathro]

There is a much more important development that you don’t even mention. China and Turkey have announced they are now refusing to take the ruble but rather all payments MUST be made in the US dollar. Watch this space.

[mikekopack]

But but how can they be “foreign” troops on Russian land if Russia claims Ukrainians were always part of Russia???