Russia Braces for Prolonged Conflict with Unfriendly Nations Amid Ukraine War

The Kremlin spokesperson, Dmitry Peskov, has predicted a long-lasting hybrid war against Russia's Western adversaries, claiming that it will take a very long time. He redirected the question of when the end of Russia's invasion of Ukraine could be expected to Russia's Defense Ministry. Peskov claimed that President Vladimir Putin enjoyed unprecedented support from Russian society and that the Kremlin needed toughness, loyalty, single-mindedness, and unity around the president. The authorities continue to crack down on anti-war voices with draconian laws and long jail sentences that have effectively silenced dissent in Russia.