Russian oligarch and founder of PC "Wagner" Yevgeny Prigozhin, who is called the chef of President Vladimir Putin, can take the role of "strong man" on himself, undermining the authority of the head of the Kremlin.

This is stated in a recent report of the American Institute for the Study of War (ISW).

Prigozhin, a businessman close to Putin, and social networks affiliated with him are increasingly commenting on the ineffectiveness of traditional Russian military institutions and social problems.

Such actions can indirectly undermine the Kremlin's rule.

Although Prigozhin does not directly oppose or criticize the dictator Putin, his popularity among the nationalist community may undermine the appeal of the Kremlin dictator as a "strong man" compared to him.

"Discussions about the civil war in Russia can further destroy the Kremlin's narratives about national, ethnic and religious unity within Russia," ISW analysts emphasize.

The situation in the Kremlin

People who criticize the actions of the military-political command appeared in the top leadership of the Russian Federation.

For the first time in the 20 years of his rule, the opponents of dictator Putin

This is happening against the background of the occupiers' failures in the war started in Ukraine.

What's more - in President Putin's entourage there was a 

 about his waging of war in Ukraine

In the Kremlin, the "Fuhrer" is feared, but no longer respected because of the disastrous decisions that the "Fuhrer" makes on his own.

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But this is not always supported by the ruling branch of Russia.