The War at Home: Why Russians Aren't Rising Up Against Putin The Ukrainian campaign to disrupt Russia's oil refineries and fuel supply has been touted as a clever strategy to bring the war home for ordinary Russians.
Proponents hoped that frustrated citizens would finally demand an end to the conflict, applying pressure on President Vladimir Putin ahead of parliamentary elections in the fall.
However, so far, there is little indication of mass unrest. In fact, many Russians seem remarkably unfazed by the fuel shortages and economic hardship.