Overview

• Vladimir Putin has confirmed he will run for a fifth term as Russia's president, with the election set for March 2024.
• Despite a devastating war against Ukraine, Putin's approval ratings remain high, with recent polls suggesting around 78% of Russians approve of his work.
• Russia's ongoing military campaign in Ukraine has bolstered support for Putin, with 73% of respondents in a recent survey supporting the Russian military's actions in Ukraine.
• Putin's government has increased military wages to maintain support, offering a minimum monthly wage three times the national average to those signing up.
• Western sanctions aimed at isolating the Russian economy have not succeeded in changing Russian actions in Ukraine, instead pushing Russia to deepen ties with China and other international partners.