Russian support for Putin’s war

As the war in Ukraine enters its second year, support at home for Vladimir Putin’s invasion remains high, thanks to a wave of propaganda and repression that silences critics


HOW MUCH LONGER DO RUSSIANS EXPECT WAR TO LAST? (%)

< 6 months
6-12 months
>12 months 
Undecided

May 2022
57
23
21

Jan 2023
14
25
43
18
 

SHARE OF RUSSIANS WHO SUPPORT THEIR MILITARY IN UKRAINE (%)

Feb 2022 68
Mar 	81
Apr 	74
May 	77
Jun 	75
Jul 	76
Aug 	76
Sep 	72
Oct 	73
Nov 	74
Dec 	75
Jan 2023 75


TOTAL NUMBER OF WEBSITES BLOCKED BY RUSSIAN AUTHORITIES

2022 234,000
2021 130,200
2020 96,300 
2019 65,500
2018 20,200 
2017 4,200
2016 1,800
2015 230
2014 65
2013 1
 

Plans for Putin’s re-election campaign in 2024 are underway, which could keep him in power until 2030


Figures may not add up to 100% due to rounding


Source: Bloomberg
Illustration source: Getty Images
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