Survey shock for Putin: population dissatisfied before Russia election. 53 percent found it more difficult to pay for groceries (easier: 12 percent) 36 percent of Russians think that life has gotten worse for the majority of the population (better: 17 percent) However, compared to the year 2022, when the war began, the Russian situation has not changed significantly in most areas.
Separately, however, a deterioration in relations with the Western countries, the NATO bloc, can be noted.