ISW explains why Putin began to appear in public more often

Putin is trying to create favorable conditions in the information space on the eve of the next presidential election in the Russian Federation.

The continuation of public appearances by the leader of the Kremlin, Vladimir Putin, probably indicates that he has become more concerned about his popularity and image in Russia. This conclusion was made by analysts at the Institute for the Study of War (ISW).

It has been noted that Putin has become less likely to appear publicly in Russian cities and make more vague statements about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in recent days compared to his notable absence from public activity in the first ten months of war

So, on December 23, Putin visited the Instrument Design Bureau in the Tula region and planned to visit the Uralvagonzavod machine-building plant in Nizhny Tagil on the same day, but the event was canceled at the last moment.

The displays are part of Kremlin efforts to portray Putin as a wartime leader and reassert dominance in the domestic media space as the Russian Federation enters its second year of war, ISW said.

“Putin has continued to rely on personal performance throughout his reign, which has helped him create the image of an all-seeing and omnipresent ruler,” the report said.

Military analysts believe that Putin is trying to create favorable conditions in the information space on the eve of the next presidential election in the Russian Federation in early 2024.

It was previously reported that Putin was not aware of the real situation at the front. The Kremlin leader’s entourage misinforms him about the course of a full-scale war against Ukraine and the military failures of the Russian Federation.

Remember, as NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said, for the President of the Russian Federation, 2022 will be a year of sad failures.

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