Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine obtained internal Russian documents assessing public mood, showing that anxiety levels among Russians now exceed those during the Kursk incursion and stand above 50%, according to a statement cited by Asaf Rozentzweig (N12). He also cited figures indicating 66% of Russians describe their economic situation as poor and over 80% believe a broad economic crisis is inevitable.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Thursday evening that Ukraine has obtained internal Russian documents assessing public morale, as reported by Asaf Rozentzweig (N12). According to Zelensky, the documents indicate that anxiety levels in Russian society now exceed those recorded during Ukraine's Kursk incursion, currently standing above 50%. He added that 66% of Russians describe their economic situation as difficult, and more than 80% believe a broad economic crisis in Russia is unavoidable. Zelensky framed these figures as a reflection of the failure of President Vladimir Putin's war policy.
The statement adds to a series of recent Western assessments highlighting the economic and human toll of the war on Russia. Earlier this week, NATO chief Mark Rutte said Russia is losing 30,000–35,000 troops per month and allocating about 50% of its national budget to defense. President Donald Trump last week said Russia is sustaining approximately 40,000 casualties monthly and urged a diplomatic resolution.
The internal documents cited by Zelensky have not been independently verified, and the specific sources or methods by which Ukraine obtained them were not disclosed. The claim represents Ukraine's latest effort to argue that domestic pressure inside Russia is building against the war.
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