Bloomberg: Russia may suspend blocking due to Putin's declining approval ratings

Bloomberg, citing sources, reports that the Kremlin may reconsider its stance on blocking online services, including Telegram. The reason is the president's declining approval ratings.

According to VTsIOM, trust in Vladimir Putin has fallen by 8 percentage points since January, to 67,8%. This is the lowest figure since the start of the Second World War. Even the Kremlin-loyal Public Opinion Foundation acknowledged a drop in public trust in the president from 76% to 71%. Ekaterina Mizulina, head of the Safe Internet League, called the idea of ​​isolating "questionable" subscribers from the internet outside of "whitelists" "legal nihilism."

And the main irritant is the war on the internet. Blocking Telegram, slowing down YouTube, and clamping down on VPNs—all of this, according to analysts, has provoked a stronger negative reaction than the Kremlin expected.

According to the agency, high-ranking officials are sounding the alarm. They warn that further tightening of internet restrictions carries political and economic risks. This is especially critical in the run-up to the State Duma elections in September.

If the ratings continue to decline, Telegram may continue to operate. The pace of introducing new restrictions will have to be slowed, as will the adoption of other unpopular decisions. Especially with parliamentary elections in the fall.

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[WILL]

I'd like to believe Bloomberg this time.

[Montezuma]

This is what Russian media write about it.

The number of Russians who say they trust Russian President Vladimir Putin fell by 5 percentage points (from 76% to 71%) last week. This follows from a survey conducted by the Public Opinion Foundation from March 27-29. The foundation hasn't recorded such a significant drop in trust in the president since at least 2019.

https://www.kommersant.ru/doc/8568543

[WILL]

Of course, I sincerely believe in these ratings, from the bottom of my heart.

[Infinity]

Quote: ANIMAL

I'd like to believe Bloomberg this time.

I would like to, but ...
Mr. Peskov has already stated:

"This isn't a path back to the past [of lockdowns]. We're now in a situation where security considerations dictate the need to take certain measures. And, of course, the majority of our fellow citizens understand the appropriateness of these measures."

The last phrase made me especially happy. Who are the "majority of fellow citizens"? The residents of the Kremlin?

"And here, too, these steps are being met with understanding. It's clear that internet restrictions are causing inconvenience for many citizens. But we're in a time of crisis. Once the need for this measure disappears, service will be fully restored and normalized."

Do we believe it?))

[faiver]

Of course we believe, but how else...

[K._2]

I think that for the residents you are writing about and their close associates, everything works without any problems.

[astepanov]

Quote: Infinity

Do we believe it?))

Of course we believe, we approve, we applaud and ask you to squeeze our balls even tighter.
Frankly, I couldn't care less about Telegram. But I do need YouTube—I listen to music on it and show my grandson cartoons. Unlike Rutube, it's not overrun with ads, they don't insert them into videos, and its funding is colossal. YouTube doesn't push crap, and it has a convenient search engine. If Rutube were comparable in quality to YouTube, I'd use it, but right now I see only unfair competition using administrative resources instead of trying to create a worthy product. Same thing with Makh: I heard the son of Kinder Surprise is at the helm there—and that immediately raises doubts about the integrity of the whole idea.
All this isn't as harmless as it might seem. Patriarch Nikon's church reform was met with hatred by the people not because it was inherently bad, but because it was preceded by years of tightening the screws. The same situation arose with the revolutions of 1905 and 1917, amid monstrous corruption, failed wars, and unpopular reforms. It could turn out that, because of some Mach, things will flare up so badly that no one will regret it. The explosion is brewing; it only needs a pretext—and it will ignite. If the government doesn't use its brains, doesn't stop lying and engaging in fraud, and doesn't rid itself of the dead weight in the system of power, then our enemies will applaud.

[Askold65]

Quote: astepanov

Frankly, I don't care about Telegram. But I do need YouTube—I listen to music on it and show cartoons to my grandson. Unlike Rutube, it's not overrun with ads, they don't insert them into videos, and the funding is colossal.

I fully support your message. Scammers don't operate on YouTube, unlike Telegram and now MAX. And political censorship on RuTube is even stricter than on YouTube. MAX is essentially promoted for the same purpose: to remove inappropriate content.

[Nastia makarova]

At first, there was almost no advertising on Rutube.

[AdAstra]

And there are also a lot of lessons, like languages, for example.

[topol717]

Quote: astepanov

and with Makh:

What's with all this Max? Aren't there other messaging apps? Google, Yandex, or even VK. There are tons of options, but everyone stubbornly criticizes Max. If you just don't talk about it, it'll die before it's even born.

[Odu1]

There are many objective reasons to criticize Masha. And VK has become an advertising dump.

[Nastia makarova]

It won't die, they've made it mandatory to use it, and employers, schools, universities, even government services are demanding it.

[maiman61]

Well, if the completely false ratings speak of a decline, then this is serious!

[Esaul]

This VTsIOM also claims that almost 30% of the population supports lockdowns

[Zoldat_A]

Quote: Montezuma

This is what Russian media write about it.

And the media doesn't report on why the trust rating has fallen?
The fact that we've already reached the point where various geographical misunderstandings are being spat in our faces - does this affect the rating?
The fact that, again, for spitting in the country's face, "All-National Heritage" is feeding hydrocarbons to the enemy - how does this compare with the ratings meter?
And the fact that sirens are blaring in the cities beyond the Urals, and "tourists" from Brussels are traveling to Kyiv - does that hurt the ratings?
And the fact that we don't take terrorists to the nearest wall, but promise to feed and water them for the rest of their lousy lives - what does that mean for the ratings?

And yes. Regarding me PERSONALLY.
I once said here that I personally don't care about Telegram being blocked.
So, whether blocking is a good or bad thing is up for debate. But bowing to some "Telegram" and backsliding—in my opinion, that's a huge negative for that very rating.
Who is this, even if he's a "Telegram" three times over, and who is the Government of a Great Country? The scale is incomparable. And bowing and backing away—that's a lot of karma...

[oleg-nekrasov-19]

I've read many comments here, and yours is the most relevant and correct in my opinion. You're absolutely right; the rating due to blocking is only a small part.

[Fisher]

I'll be a bit of a nerd. The reason for the decline in ratings is debatable, and I'd bet on internet blocking, as the country's involvement is minimal and, for many, it's just a background issue, if it's even there.

[Zoldat_A]

Quote from Fisher

I'll be a bit of a nerd. The reason for the decline in ratings is debatable, and I'd bet on internet blocking, as the country's involvement is minimal and, for many, it's just a background issue, if it's even there.

It's all on point. And they're fighting somewhere out there. And the lockdown isn't a disaster for everyone...

Only my son commands a battalion there. Two "Men". Am I on the edge?
It's awkward to even think about my "Red Star" and my father's two here, against the backdrop of my son...
Over the past 100 years, the family has received 14 Red Star, 12 Red Banner, and 46 For Courage medals. I don't count the "For Military Merit" medals - there are many...
How else am I supposed to think about this war? What am I supposed to think about someone who declared war but is afraid to fight?

Regarding the trust rating, my family has been fighting for the Motherland for 150 years. How is it, do the bosses have many families like that? When will they understand that for us, the Motherland is not them?

[Commissar Kitten]

Quote: Zoldat_A

And the media doesn't report on why the trust rating has fallen?

They're writing. Amid the blockages.

Quote: Zoldat_A

And yes. As for me PERSONALLY. I once said here that I personally don't care about Telegram being blocked.

You are, let's say, not in the majority.

[Uncle lee]

Putin's trust rating has reached its lowest level since the start of the Cold War, according to VTsIOM.
Since peaking in March 2024, the indicator has continued to decline and, according to the latest data, has fallen by 34,2%, reaching 32,1 points.
Sergey Lavrov is in second place in terms of trust level, but Putin is almost twice as trustworthy.

[Askold65]

Quote from Uncle Lee

Since peaking in March 2024, the indicator has continued to decline and, according to the latest data, has fallen by 34,2%, reaching 32,1 points.

These are more realistic figures, and not, supposedly, 71%.

[topol717]

Quote: Askold65

Quote from Uncle Lee

Since peaking in March 2024, the indicator has continued to decline and, according to the latest data, has fallen by 34,2%, reaching 32,1 points.

These are more realistic figures, and not, supposedly, 71%.

Well, you understand, it doesn’t matter how they vote, it matters how they count.

[Metallurg_2]

And for those who disagree with the way things are being thought, there's the Russian National Guard, which disperses rallies; the Ministry of Justice, which can declare someone a foreign agent at the drop of a hat; and the fairest domestic court in the world.

[Zoldat_A]

Quote: Commissar Kitten

Quote: Zoldat_A

And yes. As for me PERSONALLY. I once said here that I personally don't care about Telegram being blocked.

You are, let's say, not in the majority.

I'm not pretending to be. I'm just speaking for myself.

[Intelligence]

Quote: Zoldat_A

and who is the Government of the Great Country

A very interesting question. I'm trying to answer it day and night.

[faiver]

who is the Government of the Great Country

- The Great Country ended 35 years ago.....

[dmi.pris1]

Same here. WhatsApp, Telegram, or Max—it makes no difference. I can message friends or check work messages anywhere... Although many in the department don't like the YouTube block. They watch videos about motorcycles, music, and hunting. There's much more content there. I just remember very well how they fought against "Voices, Freedoms, the BBC, Beijing Radio, etc." and the outcome. But most of all, I'm bothered by the huge sums being poured into this blocking, even though the country is facing such challenges that it desperately needs money.

[fiberboard]

How could the ratings have "dropped" in the first place? Anyone can see it's the work of enemies!

[Montezuma]

Quote: Zoldat_A

And the media doesn't report on why the trust rating has fallen?

Official media outlets certainly won't cover this in detail, with analysis like yours. Channels like "Rybar" (and others) have been raising these issues for a long time, albeit less harshly.

Quote: Zoldat_A

And the fact that sirens are blaring in the cities beyond the Urals, and "tourists" from Brussels are traveling to Kyiv - does that hurt the ratings?

It's not a question, but a statement of fact—it does, and how. Just like the targeted drone flights over the Baltic states in Ust-Luga.
Regarding Telegram, Max should have been first updated to have similar functionality, so as not to create a stir; then the cancellation wouldn't have been so painfully perceived. Given the current situation, management needs to pay closer attention to public reaction to the SVO process and more thoroughly analyze the consequences of actions affecting the interests of a large number of people. The importance of well-established feedback remains important – perhaps these rating declines (and they affect more than just GDP) will prompt the VPR to make the right changes to its settings.

[alexoff]

And the media doesn't report on why the trust rating has fallen?

But if you screw up everything in your core business, you can then go out and authorize a cart—everyone will be happy, your ratings will go up. And then you can believe in deals and jump on the rake, placing incompetent kleptomaniacs in vital positions.

[Zoldat_A]

[quote=alexoff]And we can continue to believe in deals and jump on a rake, placing clumsy kleptomaniacs in vital places[/quote]The main thing is to increase the trust rating.
A practical tip: lower sausage prices by law. Usually, the best way to increase trust ratings is...

[alexoff]

I don't think it would help much; sausage isn't popular these days. I haven't eaten it myself for probably 20 years. But raising pensions is more likely to work.

[Xenaro]

I completely agree. Telegram/YouTube are just convenience and comfort, candy-cookies-entertainment. If the rating drops noticeably because of this, then that's it, there's nothing to be gained; the critical mass in society has already rotted. In my understanding, the reasons cited by Zoldat_A are the underlying cause of the rating drop. And yes, if backtracking with blocks increases the rating, that's a very bad sign.

[Sergey3]

You've forgotten that gas prices go up every two or three days at the gas station. When I go to the grocery store, I have absolutely no idea what the groceries will cost, because the prices are different every time. But what's stable is wages; they haven't been raised at all for over a year.

[helicop-man]

In spite of the problems you've raised, I'm surprised by the stony silence of our media, the comments from regional authorities, and senior management regarding the wholesale destruction of traditional village income—cows, meat, and milk! They're silent, as if nothing's happening. But consider the same thing: Governor Tkachev in Krasnodar Krai slaughtered all the pigs in the private sector to eliminate competition for his pig farm.

[Zoldat_A]

Quote: helicop-man

On the topic of the global destruction of ordinary village income—cows with meat and milk! Tsuko, they're keeping quiet, like nothing's happening. But it's the same topic.

When I was a kid in my grandmother's village, from the entire district center, there were 900 head of the "morning" herd and 600 head of the "evening" herd. I don't know what the difference was. It's their local coinage.

Two years ago, I was driving past the village where I spent my childhood holidays...
I spoke with the locals—the ones I knew are all gone now. Just one herd of 130-150 head, and they're even thinking about abandoning the centralized herd...

And you're talking about cows, meat and milk...
I used to go to my grandfather's place to get mumps shots, like it was my job, before October. They trained me in the Soviet Army, so I can do it with a single blow. And now I want to buy some fresh meat in the village where I grew up, and they offer me frozen, like, "We only had them three weeks ago." And I used to drink pig's blood from a mug as a kid, and they tell me, "Three weeks."

My grandmother milked an enamel bucket in the evening, 12 liters. And 8 liters in the morning... I would come up with a mug - she would milk me fresh milk straight from the breast...
And you about our agriculture...

[fiberboard]

They're lying! Everyone's lying! The president's approval ratings are only rising! Down with the hostile internet! Long live PSS, VVP, and DAM!

[Kmet]

This isn't the first time these figures have been cited, and not just by Bloomberg. But what are they based on? They should at least have shown the number of respondents surveyed, otherwise it might be the State Duma voting... Among 450 people, that might be a completely reliable figure... And (according to 2026 data), the United Russia faction consists of exactly 325 deputies, which is approximately 72%. Seems about right!))

[Evgeny64]

Constantly explaining the principles of surveys? I think every schoolchild already knows what a representative sample is and how many people from how many regions should be surveyed.
And yes, the results of these surveys have a margin of error of 2-3%; this is the global average. Anyone truly interested in the subject knows this.
Manipulation here can be done simply by posing questions, which is something our VTsIOM and others actively use.
Personally, I've had about six phone calls since New Year's, and several more email invitations to participate in surveys. It's just that many of us, like many of my friends, either don't answer calls from "unknown numbers" or just send them away right away.
In general, they transfer money for online surveys (it varies, you can negotiate, they send it to me on my phone).
This is not done directly by our VTsIOMs, but by hired firms that are paid by the statistical agencies.

[Umpteenth]

Well, they'll bring it back after the elections. If they can't even draw 70% already. What's really going on?

[Kot28.Ru.]

Why would they just "draw" him? After all, Putin's supporters are truly the majority. Or are you saying that everyone votes for Zyuganov, Mironov, Navalny, and the like, while others are just "drawing" him? Everyone has their own social circle; maybe yours doesn't have any Putin supporters, and I've never met anyone who supports Navalny. But, nevertheless, compared to others (don't talk about "removed"), the current president is the best thing that's happened to Russia in the last 50 years.

[invisible_man]

They don't give a damn about public opinion. If they want, they'll block it. And then they'll figure out the percentage they need at the elections, as they've done many times before.

[Rakitin]

Drawing is easy, making someone believe it is much more difficult. And the position of a spherical horse in a vacuum is not very stable, especially if that horse is given a kick in the rump. Empirator Nicolas II will tell you the truth.

[Andobor]

The Internet is a domain of war - this is the official position of NATO; without blocking enemy resources, war cannot be won.

[paul3390]

No one has ever gained anything by blocking. Enemy propaganda can only be countered with one's own, more convincing to the public. But this is something the current vertical power structure can't and doesn't want to do. Because it distracts from the main goal: making money by embezzling from the treasury.

[carpenter]

Quote: paul3390

But this is something the current vertical power structure can't do, and doesn't want to. Because it distracts from the main thing: raking in cash by embezzling from the treasury.

I see that things in Russia are no better than in Ukraine.

[paul3390]

Well, it's capitalism! The bourgeoisie are the same everywhere...

What's happening is doubly interesting, if only because the overwhelming majority of the population is quite patriotic and supports the war until victory. Those who were against it have long since abandoned it. So, what kind of enemy propaganda are the authorities afraid of? It's unclear... Some very unpleasant underlying motives are emerging.

[carpenter]

Quote: paul3390

Some very unpleasant true motives are emerging.

I see this from the outside too.

[AA17]

...Very unpleasant true motives are emerging...

+.

Dear Pavel.
It seems to be so.

The higher-ups know something like this... or are preparing for something like this.

This morning, Vesti FM reported that experts predict a COVID outbreak in Russia this fall, and that we need to prepare for it.
For now, one can only guess when this will happen: before the elections or immediately after the announcement of the voting results.

MOSCOW, April 14. /TASS/. There likely won't be a surge in coronavirus cases in Russia this summer, but one is possible in the fall. Murad Shakhmardanov, MD, professor in the Department of Infectious Diseases and Epidemiology at the Institute of Clinical Medicine at Pirogov University, part of the Russian Ministry of Health, told TASS.

"As an infectious disease specialist, I must be honest: predicting the behavior of an RNA-containing virus that constantly mutates is difficult. However, experts are leaning toward a certain scenario. The main prognosis is that a surge in cases is not expected in the summer of 2026," Shakhmardanov said.

He emphasized that the coronavirus, like other respiratory viruses, fares better in cold weather. Summer waves are rare. Herd immunity among Russians is still relatively high, although it is weakening. Nevertheless, it's worth preparing for autumn. ... https://tass.ru/obschestvo/27095637

[Disant]

paul3390(Paul)
So what kind of enemy propaganda are the authorities afraid of?

Yes, at least propaganda of murder under different sauces.
Don't you even read the FSB reports posted on the front pages? Criminals communicate, persuade, and recruit via Telegram and other means. uncontrollable sites/platforms - then schizoids/victims of circumstances/morally unstable people who were raised to the surface - go and mine, shoot up concert halls, set fires, point guns.
Without keys/passwords, security services don't have time to track them.Platform owners are also not responsible for the content they post—they are not registered in the country. They cannot be fined or cited for any inappropriate behavior.
Blue whales aren't caught quickly; many terrorists are caught on the way out. The world has changed a long time ago, but you've closed your eyes and want everything to stay the same.

[paul3390]

So, did things get much better after WhatsApp and Telegram were blocked? And before that, Facebook, Viber, and so on?

[Disant]

I just tried to explain to you the current situation in the living human world in the form of an answer to your question, which you threw out for the reader.

And - what, did it get a lot easier after the lockdown?

You're just writing again to avoid accepting the new reality.

[phrases]

I see that things in Russia are no better than in Ukraine.

.
There's nothing left to see. It's long been clear that non-brothers and brothers are the same, only in profile.

[Vik66]

Is this how Western radio stations were jammed in the USSR? Are we going back to the roots?

[Montezuma]

Quote: Vik66

Is this how Western radio stations were jammed in the USSR? Are we going back to the roots?

Yes, I remember the saying that was well known back then: “There is a custom in Rus' to listen to the BBC at night.”

[Rakitin]

And most importantly, it "greatly helped" the USSR :-)

[phrases]

Enemy propaganda can only be countered with one's own, which is more convincing to the population.

And propaganda can only support things that are truly beneficial to everyone; without them, it’s just empty chatter for the mentally weak.

[lubesky]

Quote: Andobor

Without blocking enemy resources, wars cannot be won.

Blocking is not the same as fighting on this platform, it's like leaving the battlefield to the enemy and prohibiting discussion of it.

[dmi.pris1]

A clear example is the actions against "enemy" YouTubes and other things in Belarus. They are using these platforms extensively.

[Incvizitor]

They blocked not internet resources, but Russian people defending Russia's position there, weakening that very position.

[Konnick]

Quote: Incvizitor

They blocked not internet resources, but Russian people defending Russia's position there, weakening that very position.

Russian-language YouTube is flooded with citizens of the 404 type. It's called shooting yourself in the foot.

[sub307]

Quote: Andobor

The Internet is a domain of war - this is the official position of NATO; without blocking enemy resources, war cannot be won.

Yeah..., reminds me of the "fight against drunkenness and alcoholism"...they banned it...and so what? Bans, blocking...I'm afraid it could have the opposite effect...and that's something the Kremlin is very afraid of.

[pvs]

Blocking enemy resources is definitely unavoidable. But China and Belarus somehow manage to avoid blocking the internet, messaging apps, and the like. And they're even expanding and speeding up their networks. After all, the issue isn't about blocking per se, but about the proper functioning of the entire structure. The key word in this phrase is "work." And for us, it's easier to block than to work. It's simpler and significantly cheaper. But the saved resources don't benefit the country's development; they end up in the pockets of vested interests.
And the scammers are still there. Enemy drones don't need mobile internet anymore either. And businesses are already suffering from all these slowdowns. But when did our elites and oligarchs ever care?

[Disant]

pvs
(Victor) But here is China

They blocked everything a long time ago because they understand who they are dealing with.

Only the saved resources do not benefit the development of the state, but flow into the pockets of interested parties.

You confirm this and are writing about it right now from the Accounts Chamber?

Enemy drones also don't really need mobile internet anymore.

So, the entire world of countries, semi-countries, and other entities have been toiling for a decade to reach the pinnacle of technological power—the first accessible satellite internet + Link 16 + closed GPS on its own frequencies + ground-based communications constellation in various countries + production chains tailored to Elon and the Pentagon, paying emissions taxes in the form of a set percentage—and now it's no longer needed?
What a twist

[Rakitin]

Considering that the internet is being cut off even in Chukotka, the true reason has nothing to do with the drones. To understand the real motives, it's useful to analyze the practices of the Covid-madness – after all, back then there were plenty of "surprising decisions" when people's lives (not just the internet) were "blocked" left and right, and the economy was utterly destroyed. Understanding why this was done back then will make it clear what they want today.

[carpenter]

And the main irritant is the war on the internet. Blocking Telegram, slowing down YouTube, and clamping down on VPNs—all of this, according to analysts, has provoked a stronger negative reaction than the Kremlin expected.

Some fight in the trenches, and some in the fields of the Internet.

[Cartalon]

And after the elections, blockades, tariffs, what else?

[Fedor 5755]

Even if the cart were to be resurrected in full three times, I won't vote for United Russia. It's a matter of principle.

[Cartalon]

Well, no one really cares how you vote there. I had a friend who went to every election as an observer.

[paul3390]

Well, at least this little piece of nastiness—can we try to glue it to these completely presumptuous idiots? It's clear it's a pittance, but at least for now... For now...

[Metallurg_2]

So, did he tell us what he observed there?

[WILL]

Quote: Fedor 5755

Even if the cart were to be resurrected in full three times, I won't vote for United Russia. It's a matter of principle.

Write to Pamfilova so that she thinks the same way in principle!

[faiver]

Write to Pamfilova so that she thinks the same way in principle!

Why not go straight to Sportloto? Why the need for intermediate courts?

[kapitan92]

Quote: Fedor 5755

Even if the cart were to be resurrected in full three times, I won't vote for United Russia. It's a matter of principle.

These "brave soldiers" of the VVP system have done more for him and his pocket party than the "Navalnyites." Those who have long since given up on "democratic" elections in Russia will go and vote against this system, which is built on lies and corruption. Does VVP really believe that 80% of the population supports him? It will be sad when it turns out that "the king has no clothes"!

[Tagan]

Does Putin really believe that 80% of the vote is on his side? It will be sad when it turns out that "the emperor has no clothes!" hi

Most likely, he does have real information and knows that his rating has dropped. And who has a higher rating than their GDP, can you tell me? I mean, if the "king has no clothes," what are the others wearing?

[Neo-9947]

Quote: kapitan92

when it turns out that "the king has no clothes"!

This can only be "revealed" when the new king arrives with his retinue and begins clearing the field for his own.
That's when they'll blame all the dogs on the past.

[Rakitin]

In Rus' it was never any different.

[Incvizitor]

It's clear as day that if the block is lifted, it's pure show before the elections.

[Zaurbek]

So, am I right in understanding that everyone here is worried about the lockdowns, and everyone likes and welcomes the tightening of the financial screws? And the fact that prosperity is rapidly declining, purely due to rising taxes, fees, fines, and rising tariffs for natural monopolies. Even the exchange rate has remained stable, more or less, since 22.

[123_123]

The rating is falling not so much because of this, but because of a lack of understanding of where we're heading, a lack of clear and concise explanations of what is being done and why, and the criteria for success and achievement of the stated goals. There are comments from above, but they're rare, contradictory, and not always clear. What exactly are the SVO's goals, and what will be the criteria for achieving them? What will happen to all the returned and reintegrated territories? Will monuments to the Nazi collaborator Bandera be torn down in Ukraine, and will there be enough resources to do so? What plans are being made to address the growing budget deficit and the increasing number of drones assembled in Ukraine?
If there were clear goals and clearly defined ways to achieve them, then people would temporarily come to terms with many things.

[Demon]

You still haven't realized that we're moving toward a bright future, though those at the top haven't clarified that by "we" they mean only themselves, not the entire Russian people. As for the rest, "the whole world will crumble."

[Zaurbek]

And without assessing the path taken to the conflict in 404.
- How we got there since 1991,
- Who was in charge, what was right/wrong,
- the situation with the first Maidan (conclusions),
- the situation with the second Maidan (conclusions),
- from 2014 to 2022
How did we begin the Second World War? Who misjudged the scale of the conflict, the scale of forces and resources, and the intensity of military operations?

I haven't even touched on 1991 yet. How did Belarus, 404, and the Russian Federation collapse? It's a criminal offense (according to the laws of both the USSR and the Russian Federation).

[Disant]

123_123
What is planned to be done about the growing budget deficit and the increasing number of drones assembled in Ukraine?

The deficit was included in the budget. The budget is being implemented.
The Central Bank, I quote: The dynamics of revenue receipts and financing of expenditures during January-March 2026 indicates the execution of the federal budget in accordance with the target parameters of the structural deficit approved in the budget law..

Regarding the growth of assemblies, it is planned to increase the space grouping of reconnaissance and signal transmission, with a subsequent qualitative increase in the capabilities of strike assets due to expansion zones and time coverage.
.
everyone strives to conduct reconnaissance from orbit 24 hours without a break, Online Training: For those who prefer the flexibility of learning from a distance or cannot make it to our Sofia location, we offer comprehensive online courses., quickly analyze the received information using computer technologies and immediately strike.

[Yuri L]

Why, according to VTsIOM, did trust fall to an unrealistic 67,8%, and not to a real 167,8%????

[Metallurg_2]

Because VTsIOM isn't studying public opinion properly. They're doing a bad job.

[Rakitin]

Because they confuse percentages and ppm :-)

[andrey martov]

But at one time, citizens’ trust reached 146%.

[opuonmed]

Well, I definitely won’t vote for Putin or for those he brings in!

[Incvizitor]

There would be someone to support instead of him, they are mostly freaks there, that’s the problem, no one even said that they are ready to destroy Bandera and their fascist West.

[Demon]

Oh, they've tucked their tails between their legs and remembered the elections. And after the elections, they'll continue at double the pace. History repeats itself.

[paul3390]

Vote or don't vote, you'll still get... Bourgeois democracy - that's what it is.

[alanery]

Oh, who would have thought?! We still don't know everything about the cattle situation in Siberia. It seems to me that some officials are deliberately rocking the boat in the country!

[Vadim S]

Aha ha ha! :) What a twist! Can't you just shut up the West? And I'm so tempted to obfuscate the reality out of habit! I'm sure the real numbers are much lower, because all these "official" pollsters never actually interview anyone, they just paint what they want. And I think it's not just a matter of internet restrictions...

[foxes]

The ratings are currently experiencing a "perfect storm." Failures are occurring in literally every area.

[Disant]

foxes
(Sergey) Failures in literally all areas.

oil is rushing
the budget is being executed
the satellite constellation is growing
Max and RuTube's audience is growing
What else was discussed here?

[Roman_4]

The ratings didn't fall, they plummeted. The reason is simple: they started blocking things, and people started wondering why exactly this was happening. And suddenly, a lot of interesting things came to light, not to the ratings' benefit. There was no mention of the pre-New Year's VKontakte show, the VAT increase, or the introduction of VAT for individual entrepreneurs, although that also happened. But the blocking of everything and everyone (supposedly for security) using 87 billion in government money simply astonished people.

[Shelest2000]

Even the Kremlin-loyal Public Opinion Foundation acknowledged a drop in public trust in the president from 76% to 71%.

Was it VTsIOM in the State Duma that came up with such insane percentages? It's strange that it didn't go from 146 to 141 percent.

[yuliatreb]

At VTsIOM it’s the same Peskov, only in a different hand.

[Gavrilo Princip]

They themselves don't know what they want (c)

[HUMANOID]

China also blocks unwanted content and doesn't bother with any opinion polls, because it understands that the war is being waged on all fronts, including the information front.

[Andobor]

Quote: HUMANOID

China also blocks unwanted content and doesn't bother with any social surveys,

If the internet hadn't been shut down in Iran, they would have been jumping around like dolls in Kaklostan.

[K._2]

Compare the results in China, where Gaidars and Nemtsovs were crushed by tanks in 89, where they build roads and bridges overnight, with ours. Doesn't it seem like that's not the point?

[alexoff]

In China, the leadership has something to brag about. We have something to take away.

[Incvizitor]

And don't constant attempts to negotiate with the fascist monsters have any effect?

[iomoe]

Quote: Cartalon

Well, no one really cares how you vote there. I had a friend who went to every election as an observer.

Participated in fraud?

[nikon voron]

Does anyone already know that Putin's approval rating has fallen? I have to disappoint you—it's gone up.

[fiberboard]

Absolutely right! One call "from the right place" and the ratings skyrocketed again! It's like the joke about Vasily Ivanovich and the English gentlemen playing poker.

[foxes]

According to VTsIOM, trust in Vladimir Putin has fallen by 8 percentage points since January, to 67,8%.

Somehow these figures seem extremely optimistic and dubious.

[K_4]

I don't think it'll even reach 40 in real life. Even the old ladies in our building are against it now, even though it used to be indispensable to them.

[Amateur]

According to VTsIOM, trust in Vladimir Putin

VTsIOM is certainly a serious organization. But I would calculate the rating based on our comments on VO over the past three years. I'm sure they differ significantly from VTsIOM's. Those who want to can figure it out for themselves.
p.s. Although some adjustments should be made, since the level of intelligence and awareness of the majority of colleagues on the VO site clearly exceeds that of the country as a whole.

[yuriy55]

Quote: Amateur

But I would calculate the rating based on our comments on VO over the past 3 years.

We have already calculated Grudinin's rating...

[ximkim]

Bloomberg: Russia may suspend blocking due to Putin's declining approval ratings

What's the point of stopping and letting everything go down the drain?
Moreover, Putin has a large army of voters, which means he will not change course.

[Chack wessel]

Why does he need voters if he has the Central Election Commission? :)

[yuriy55]

This is especially critical in the run-up to the September State Duma elections.

"That's where the dog is buried..."
Otherwise we don’t know what “Never have they lied so much as during war, after the hunt and before the elections", and that citizens have already begun to hate representatives of United Russia...

[Benchik]

Bloomberg has taken effect: Telegram appeared on my computer three minutes ago.

[shtatsov]

Quote: astepanov

If the government doesn't turn on its brains, doesn't stop lying and engaging in fraud, and doesn't get rid of the dead weight in the system of power, then our enemies will applaud.

I wholeheartedly support this! If the people don't start listening to the authorities, things could end badly. The Union collapsed, in part because of lies. I remember it vividly: words were one thing, actions were another.

[Mint Gingerbread]

Why are you backing down? Peskov's statement alone dealt a significant blow to Putin's approval ratings. If the goal is to increase tension within the population, we must continue blocking resources and raising prices for home internet and mobile communications.
It turns out that blocking is enough to increase public hatred more effectively than bringing in migrants. Perhaps in the digital age, this really is a viable method.
The enemy doesn't even have to strain themselves, they do everything themselves from within, brilliant people.

[BAI]

If this is true, then the Kremlin will back down for the first time.
Totally unexpected. The retirement age issue worked, but the internet one didn't. Young people are better at protecting their rights.

[the same doctor]

Why the first time? Winter time and the zero-per-millimetre limit have been abolished, after all.

[the same doctor]

What does this have to do with young people? Business is suffering, the civil service is unwilling to retrain, and the military hasn't been given any alternative communications.

[vitaliy20091959]

Those at the top are very afraid of the unification of the Russian people in particular

[Alf]

The pace of introducing new restrictions will have to be slowed, as will the adoption of other unpopular decisions. Especially with parliamentary elections in the fall.

And after the elections - sorry...

[zloybond]

Well, they'll postpone it until the elections, and then, like last time with the tariffs, they'll cheat the population after the elections.

[Chack wessel]

According to VTsIOM, trust in Vladimir Putin has fallen by 8 percentage points since January, to 67,8%.

To find out how much trust Putin has, read the comments under the article about Putin's trust rating. :)

[igorra]

71%, on the contrary, don't trust Putin and the government. Anyone who's even remotely involved in their own business, not counting the profiteers, of course, is 100% dissatisfied with the government's actions; things aren't great at businesses either. It's no wonder Deripaska wants to force people to work 12-hour shifts for the same wages. Plus, the widespread theft by those in power is so rampant that Colonel Zakharchenko seems like a petty pickpocket. By blocking access to the free internet, while the people's actual situation worsens—
they are deprived of some bread, and at the same time of circuses.

[Severok]

They count ratings... Well, well. Let's look at the reasons for unpopularity (rating drop):
1) optimization of all types of housing and communal services, healthcare and education.
2) chronic lies to the population by all levels of government.
3) the general disregard of the vertical power structure for the opinions and needs of citizens.
4) the destruction of the remnants of small and medium-sized businesses with the help of the sakhipzadovna and the merry fellow U (Mishustin).
5) the inability of the authorities to ensure real growth of industry in the interests not of the oligarchs, but of the country as a whole.
6) repeated deception of people directly by Vovan.
I could go on, of course. But that's the main point. The Vertical has been digging its own grave for three decades now.

[guest]

And the main irritant is the war on the internet. Blocking Telegram, slowing down YouTube, and clamping down on VPNs—all of this, according to analysts, has provoked a stronger negative reaction than the Kremlin expected.

We are all quite grown-up people here and lived when there was none of this stuff that is now supposedly blocked, just like there was no internet or anything.

[Amateur]

We are all quite grown up people here and lived when all this didn't exist.

So let's take this ban to its logical conclusion – give up electricity and sewerage. Personally, I moved into an apartment with a toilet and a bathroom at 23. Before that, I was perfectly fine using a pit toilet and a public bathhouse. But I don't want to go to the toilet again. I'm being capricious. It's been 52 years.

[guest]

Well, actually, even today, there are places where there's no electricity or sewerage, even though both have been around for 100 years. But what vital things does this telegram and other blocked social networks make easier?

[Amateur]

Even in our time there are places where there is no electricity or sewerage,

Excuse me, but do you have a sewer system or do you just not use it because you can easily do without it (it's been that way for over 100 years)?

[guest]

Quote: Amateur

Excuse me, but do you have a sewer system?

Yes, there is, and I use it, just like electricity, but you either distorted what I wrote, or didn’t understand what I was talking about at all.

[the same doctor]

Blocks are like zero per mille and winter time. They can't be lifted—it's a disgrace to honor. To preserve honor, bosses should lift the blocks along with the firing of those who initiated them. And who is the main beneficiary of these blocks?

[Phoenix Point]

Bloomberg and whores. The question is: what do they have in common, and what do they have in common with those who take this seriously?

[Seneca]

Regional authorities will spend around 300 million rubles on VPNs. First, we ban them and then spend the money to circumvent our own blocking. It's a no-brainer. Objectively, Telegram and YouTube are unrivaled in terms of content.

[anclevalico]

Is there still room to descend?

[reaper]

You can ignore what the Kremlin's moustache is saying; it's a complete lie. The ratings weren't great before, but now they're becoming too noticeable due to discontent. And it's noticeable because of the youth and those who don't care about politics or their own interests. These are young people with games, websites, YouTube, and housewives with Instagram and Telegram, who can't stand watching videos with photos to confuse their minds. Now they've started showing discontent and irritation; there are so many of them—you can't just brush them off.

[bessonov932]

Teachers in our city are being forced to switch to Max through direct administrative means, and through them, they're already trying to maximize parent and student registration. However, formally installing the app isn't enough; they also require active participation, which is tracked through the Sferum platform.

[the same doctor]

Bloomberg: Russia may suspend blocking due to Putin's declining approval ratings
.
Of course, of course. Someone's business project is about to be scuttled. Now tell them they'll abolish compulsory motor insurance, shut down ERU-GLONASS, and we'll be driving on toll roads for free.