Russian domestic strains deepen amid Moscow attack and recruitment shortfalls

Domestic pressure inside Russia is mounting as the war in Ukraine increasingly impacts security, recruitment, and daily life. A recent bombing in central Moscow targeting General Alexander Chaiko killed five people and raised doubts among Kremlin allies regarding internal security. In response to growing opposition, President Vladimir Putin enacted legislation allowing authorities to freeze assets and invalidate passports of exiled critics.

Simultaneously, the Russian military is struggling with recruitment shortfalls despite offering record financial incentives. Concerns over a potential mobilization have intensified following the launch of an electronic draft registry. Regional strains are also evident along the Black Sea coast and in occupied Crimea, where tourism and local logistics have been disrupted by drone attacks, oil spills, and supply bottlenecks.

Sources: Deník N, Denník N, Ekonomický deník, Hospodářské noviny, Seznam Zprávy.