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Public sentiment toward the war in Ukraine among Russia’s ruling elite and the traditional upper-middle class has shifted from initial shock to deep war fatigue, anxiety, and silent compliance. While public dissent is virtually nonexistent due to severe Kremlin repression, independent polling and insider reports from mid-2026 show that both groups are increasingly souring on the protracted conflict as economic and social strains mount.

Direct Comparison: Ruling Elite vs. ............................................................Upper-Middle Class
Aspect....................The Ruling Class (Bureaucrats, Elites, Oligarchs),,,,,,,Traditional Upper-Middle Class (Urban Professionals, Tech Workers)
Primary Sentiment..Resigned compliance and growing anxiety..................Deep fatigue, economic pessimism, and quiet dissent.
Core Motive for Support,,Regime survival and wealth protection................Fear of state repression and psychological conformity.
Economic Impact.....Mixed; defense-linked elites thrive on state ................Negative; hit hard by high inflation, asset freezes,
...........................contracts, while others suffer from Western isolation.,,,,,,, and lack of access to global markets.
Stance on Peace.....Fractured; "hawks" push for total victory while
................................pragmatists quietly favor a negotiated end...................Overwhelmingly favor peace negotiations to restore stability
,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,and standard of living.