Unrest continues to spread at the front, as Russians lash out at the Putin government after (in addition to already losing Starlink) Telegram is cutoff by the Russian government itself, leaving troops with no communications.
Russian troops say they have been abandoned. Soldiers report being left without orders, updates, or any reliable way to contact command, openly describing the situation as betrayal. Many are now begging for any form of communication at the front.
Ukraine is exploiting this breakdown, launching limited counteroffensive actions against disorganized and isolated Russian units.
Moscow’s response has been panic. Russian officials have appealed to the United Nations, demanding pressure on Starlink to shut down service globally after losing access themselves.
Meanwhile, Russia’s economy continues to unravel. Oil production is falling further. Nationwide electricity bills have surged by as much as 300 percent, triggering outrage and mass complaints across social media. Russia’s national postal service is collapsing, shedding roughly 60 percent of its workforce as bankruptcy looms.
Pro-Kremlin bloggers are now openly warning of a new and deeper wave of poverty sweeping the country. A metal band has been arrested under the Putin regime’s expanding crackdown, where nearly anyone can now be detained under vague extremism charges.
In Belgorod, the regional governor has lashed out at Moscow, publicly urging the government to stop bombing Ukraine as more than 100,000 residents remain without heat or electricity due to Russian strikes.
Abroad, France has uncovered a large-scale Russian influence operation involving fake websites and coordinated propaganda aimed at boosting far-right candidates ahead of elections.
From the front lines to Russian cities and into Europe, this video breaks down how control is slipping, trust is collapsing, and unrest is spreading inside Russia itself.
