Explosion Rocked the Kremlin! the Bunker Collapsed: Russian Elite Ditched Putin! end of the War?

An explosion has just gone off in the Kremlin. Putin has infuriated his own elite. This can no longer be swept under the rug. It's as if the system is starting to creak from within. The bunker dweller increasingly finds himself in situations where control exists only on paper. Russia has lost its oligarchs. An open rebellion has finally begun. The elites are looking for a way out. Zelensky has shown them one. You will be shocked. Even United Russia couldn't withstand the pressure. The president's party is stalling before the elections so they can backtrack at the right moment. Waves of irritation are spreading from Kremlin offices straight to regional administrations. Shocking details have nevertheless leaked out into the open. More on this ahead. Watch until the end. Greetings. This is the channel Ukraine Today. Andrey Silakov and the latest events. Right now, interesting developments have begun in the Kremlin. There is a scent of rebellion among the Russian elites. It is becoming increasingly difficult for Putin to maintain the image of a strong leader when discontent is building up right under his nose. And what's most interesting is that it's not just ordinary Russians turning away from the bunker leader but also those who have so far kept the Russian economy afloat with their money, the oligarchs. International affairs analyst Oleksandr Demchenko commented on this to Channel 24. Putin was forced to approach the oligarchs with his handout but he did not get the reaction he was hoping for. Closed-door negotiations, personal requests and hints from the dictator himself did not work. Russian tycoons are in no hurry to pay the bills for the war and this may be the most alarming signal for the Kremlin in recent times. Only one of the billionaires, Suleyman Kerimov, promised to allocate 800 billion rubles for military needs while all the other oligarchs together gave less than 300 billion over two months, enough for just five days of war. And Putin himself is to blame for all of this. He made a mistake where he really shouldn't have. He failed to reach an agreement with Trump. The negotiation process had essentially reached a dead end and with it, the Russian elite's hopes for a swift end to the war began to fade. The situation turned into burning embers immediately after Vladimir Zelensky sent his letter. An awakening live on air. Russian journalist Mikhail Fishman noted a truly historic moment. The elite has already read it and I think they recognize themselves in this text. Everyone already understands the situation that Zelensky described and for them, it's yet another reason to reflect Where is the distance between what Putin says about the war and how he actually behaves regarding this war and the reality that truly exists? What should be done about this huge chasm between the two? And this is the very question that the elite now carries within themselves and tries to somehow comprehend. For many in Moscow, this came as a cold shower. It turned out that the war isn't going anywhere. The sanctions remain and billion-dollar assets are still hanging over the abyss. Another point is that Putin promised he would supposedly be able to come to an agreement with Trump. Volodymyr Zelensky wrote in a letter that there are no negotiations between the leaders of Russia and the United States. Anchorage has exhausted itself. Among the elite, a question arises. Why did they endure all this then? The Kremlin sensed the scent of a major redistribution of money, which is why Russian tycoons are increasingly dreaming of their own armies, armored vehicles, additional weapons, and entire squads of reservists. And the most interesting thing here is that they are not preparing for external threats at all. It seems the main fear of Russian billionaires is not in Kiev, not in Brussels, and not even in Washington. It is in the Kremlin. The oligarchs understand perfectly well when there is less and less money for the war, someone will inevitably come to replenish the budget. And if Putin needs new billions, they might be the first ones to get a knock on their door. Their money will definitely be taken and the elites are afraid of that. That's why they are already creating their own private armies. There is still a major protest going on inside. The elites are preparing for major clan confrontations and a big war in Russia. The situation will only get worse and soon we'll see a total explosion there. Yes, it seems that at least one explosion has already happened. The elections to the State Duma of the Russian Federation are just three months away, and United Russia still doesn't have a program or any key campaign messages. Because of this, irritation is building up within the system, from Kremlin offices to regional administrations. This is a complete disaster. In previous State Duma campaigns by November, it was already generally clear who would be running from the regions. If it was an incumbent deputy, they would start working more actively with voters. If it was someone new, they would gradually enter the agenda. This cycle has been disrupted. A bit of spice is also added by the possible composition of the party list. It will likely be headed by Dmitry Medvedev, Moscow mayor Sergey Sobyanin is seen in second place, and military correspondent Yevgeny Podobny in third. But things get even more interesting with the program. United Russia plans to present it only at the end of August, essentially just a month before the elections. The official explanation is the war and all its consequences, which, as it turns out, have become the main backdrop for the current political uncertainty. No one, neither here, nor in the Kremlin, nor in the government, really knows what will happen next month or even next week with the war or the economy. And now gasoline has been added to the mix as well. It feels as though even in Moscow, the tone is beginning to change, and not at all in favor of the Kremlin's rhetoric. Keir Starmer stated that sentiment in the Russian capital is increasingly leaning toward dissatisfaction with the war that Putin is waging. And all of this was voiced by the official in Berlin, where the leaders of key European countries had gathered. A public slap in the face for Moscow. And against the backdrop of these statements, the picture is becoming increasingly clear. The Kremlin's outward unity is beginning to crack, even in the eyes of the West. He says that sentiment in Moscow is turning against Putin's war, as the conflict between Russia and Ukraine continues. Never mind the West. Even Putin's closest circle is gradually abandoning Moscow. For example, Sergei Shoigu appeared on air trying to reassure everyone, and probably himself first and foremost, that a great deal of work is being done to counter Ukrainian drones. However, with his words, he exposed Russia even further. Just as our defense systems are improving, naturally their offensive systems are improving as well. It's not a simple issue. It's a complicated issue, but work is underway. And believe me, the work is active. In fact, even despite the supposed confidence that the situation is under control, the voice of truth now sounds much louder than the voice of propaganda. Take a close look at this face. Listen carefully to the monologue. You can see that this person simply radiates confidence. There is no reason not to trust what was said. The UAV problem has already been practically solved. Obviously, Shoigu is doing this quite deliberately. Let us recall that it was during his tenure as Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation that the army was created, which was supposed to quickly capture Ukraine. However, this is not the only strange thing happening right behind Putin's back, clearly signaling that things in Russia are definitely not going according to plan. For example, the economic sector is starting to crack. After a pause from the public eye, the main guardian of Russian finances, Elvira Nabulina, has returned, with signals that clearly do not indicate calm or control over the situation. From her own words, it is essentially an admission strikes on Russian oil refineries could trigger a new wave of economic problems and further intensify inflationary pressure within Russia. However, apparently, the Russian finance minister has not yet adapted to the new reality and is confidently trying to assure everyone around that there is no gasoline crisis. However, there is one point to consider. Even Russians themselves have stopped believing these frantic excuses. There's no gasoline. What the hell is this? I have no idea. Moreover, the mayor of Moscow himself apparently decided that the game is over. It's time to take the side of good. Sergey Sobyanin suddenly supported Ukraine. On the official's birthday, his telegram was suddenly flooded with posts supporting Ukraine. To their surprise, subscribers saw fateful phrases in their feed like Moscow will burn and glory to Ukraine. However, the celebration didn't last long. All those posts were quickly deleted, but the most interesting part had already been seen by thousands of people. And this is truly shocking. Among the posts, there was even a link to a fundraiser for Ukrainian soldiers from the Sternenko Community Foundation. The Kremlin clearly did not appreciate such a gift. And that's not all. Now, that's a twist. In Moscow, it seems for the first time they are beginning to openly talk about things they previously preferred to keep quiet about. Lavrov essentially stated in key processes, Putin may have been misinformed or used blindly, particularly during contacts with Trump's team regarding Ukraine. We're talking about the version, according to which, behind the beautiful wording about agreements, there was actually a stolen game that allowed the West to increase its support for Kiev. And now the Kremlin is trying to explain why the expected scenario once again did not work out. I don't even want to assume that Alaska, like the actions of the Europeans, was conceived in order to buy time for additional arms supplies to the Kiev regime. I don't even want to think about it. But in the end, things turned out the way they did. And this is not the end yet. The Russian foreign ministry stated that after the negotiations in Alaska, Washington did not ease its pressure in any way. On the contrary, the sanctions package remained in force and was even expanded with new restrictions. The Kremlin also mentioned Donald Trump's statement about a long-term peace in Ukraine, but now they effectively admit those words did not produce any tangible results. As a result, it is becoming increasingly difficult in Moscow to hide dissatisfaction with how events are unfolding. And from time to time, those closest to Putin still want to tell the whole truth about what is happening behind closed doors. And now the cherry on top. While the elites are gradually loosening their tongues, and the dictator's closest associates are starting to falter in their regime of total lies, an underground movement against Putin has become more active in Russia. Essentially, this marks a new phase of internal tension, where resistance is no longer just words, but is taking on a more practical dimension. Former Gazprom Bank vice president and junior sergeant of the Ukrainian Armed Forces Ihor Volobuev spoke about this to Channel 24. Black Spark operates as an independent underground movement within Russia. According to Volobuev, Ukraine does not direct its activities and has no connection to the creation of the organization, although some interaction with Ukraine's defense forces may occasionally take place. He does not disclose the details of such cooperation, but explains that it should not be reduced solely to long-range strikes or the transmission of coordinates. Moscow truly has serious reasons for concern. Partisans are systematically disabling railway locomotives. Since the beginning of the year, dozens of pieces of equipment worth tens of millions of dollars have been put out of commission. Because of their activities, even the main gas pipelines in the Leningrad and Pskov regions, which were part of the critical infrastructure, are failing. And all of this adds up to a picture where internal pressure in the Russian Federation is growing not just in words anymore. So, to be continued. In the Kremlin, they are nervously reconsidering their scenario for the future. What was recently called stability now resembles a system operating at the limit of its capabilities. Russia is on the brink. Deputies are openly talking about corruption, the risk of mass unrest, and growing public discontent. A coup is literally breathing down the dictator's neck. You won't believe it. Our people have done something shocking. The Russian economy has collapsed, and problems have covered Moscow like a blanket. Now it's official. Putin has lost control of the situation. Has the time really come to sign a capitulation? Let's watch. Putin is already one step away from collapse. The smell of crisis in the Kremlin is becoming more and more distinct, and this time, it's not the opposition sounding the alarm. Even in the Russian state Duma, it's becoming increasingly difficult to hide the nervousness. Vyacheslav Makaev, a deputy from the Communist Party, openly accused the Kremlin of corruption and warned that Russia is approaching a powerful social explosion. According to him, the time for illusions is over, and the responsibility for any possible chaos will rest entirely on the current authorities. For a system where officials have spent years competing in loyalty to Putin, such statements sound like a very alarming signal from within. Even more interesting is that Makaev openly spoke about the risk of mass unrest and essentially admitted the situation in the country is becoming increasingly unstable. Another deputy, Communist Rinat Suleymanov, who had previously called for the war to be ended as soon as possible, also joined in the criticism. It seems that even in political circles loyal to the Kremlin, the uncomfortable question is being asked more and more often. How much longer can Russia endure this war? The reasons for discontent are piling up one after another. Mass internet outages, the lack of tangible successes at the front, economic problems, and regular strikes by Ukrainian drones on the Russian rear are all increasingly affecting the mood of the population. And while propaganda continues to talk about stability, even representatives of the system itself are already beginning to openly say that beneath the facade of Kremlin confidence, dangerous social tension is building up. Meanwhile, Kiev is adding fuel to the fire. Vladimir Zelensky's publication of intelligence data about the internal situation in Russia was a real wake-up call for Putin. The president stated that Ukrainian intelligence had obtained documents about the real domestic political situation in Russia. These are the very reports that land directly on Putin's desk. And even despite the tradition of Russian officials to embellish reality, the picture that emerges there is rather grim. We understand that Putin rarely receives completely truthful information without embellishments. But even what he sees in the documents that reach him still allows for certain conclusions to be drawn. According to intelligence data, the level of dissatisfaction among Russians with Putin continues to grow and shows no signs of stabilizing, even on the eve of the September elections. Moreover, support for the ruling party is gradually declining, and this creates a rather uncomfortable dilemma for the Kremlin either explain to voters why everything is getting worse or once again demonstrate miracles of electoral mathematics. No less alarming for Moscow is the rise of protest sentiment in the regions. While Russian propaganda talks about national unity, the authorities themselves seem to be carefully calculating where and when the accumulated discontent might break out. Especially considering that the summer still lies ahead, with its economic problems, disruptions to logistics, fuel difficulties and attacks by Ukrainian drones. We believe that these reports have not yet taken into account the potential events of June, July and August, which are bound to further affect the situation in Russia. And this is where things get most interesting. Ukraine no longer hides its intention to continue increasing pressure on Russia, militarily, economically and diplomatically. This means that the most difficult months for the Kremlin may still be ahead. After all, when the economy weakens, social problems accumulate, ratings fall and drones strike all at the same time, even the most powerful propaganda starts to falter. The entirely justified pressure on Russia for this war will continue and intensify and it won't be just our pressure. Therefore, by September, Putin will be facing even worse numbers. This is a kind of public reminder. While Russian propaganda tries to convince the world of the regime's inviolability, Ukraine is increasingly presenting a completely different image of the Kremlin, one that is losing control over events and is constantly forced to put out new crises. The last few months have turned into a real streak of bad luck. Fuel problems in a country that for decades prided itself on its status as an energy superpower, strikes on logistics, attacks on strategic facilities and constant failures in the information war. A rather sarcastic picture emerges. The Kremlin continues to talk about its strength, but spends more and more time not on advancing, but on dealing with the consequences of its own problems. Ukraine's main strategy now is not only to destroy individual targets, but to maintain such a pace of strikes and challenges that Russia simply cannot adapt to. The longer the economic, budgetary and social exhaustion continues, the weaker the Kremlin's ability to respond to new strikes becomes. And when the system starts to lag behind events, every new problem automatically gives rise to several more. That is why, on the eve of the G7 summit, the NATO meeting and the new sanctions package, Kiev is actively promoting a simple message to its Western partners. Russia no longer appears to be the side in control of the situation. On the contrary, more and more signs indicate that the Kremlin's resources are being depleted faster than it can manage to hide it. And as is well known, people are much more willing to invest in those who are capable of winning than in those who try to explain away their problems with yet another round of propaganda tales. And the most unpleasant thing for Moscow is that problems are piling up from several directions at once. A new EU sanctions package, increased pressure on the shadow oil fleet, risks to energy revenues, and an increasingly active Ukrainian campaign of long-range strikes. If not long ago, the Kremlin sold the world the image of an impregnable fortress. Today, that image increasingly resembles the facade of a building whose cracks are now visible even from afar. And it seems that Ukraine's main task now is not to let these cracks heal, but to turn them into a real collapse. And what do you think about the latest events? Share your opinion in the comments, like the video, and stay up to date with the main news. There's even more to come. See you!