Zelenskyy claims Ukrainian intelligence obtained Kremlin reports showing rising public discontent in Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukrainian intelligence services had obtained confidential reports prepared for Russian President Vladimir Putin, which allegedly indicate growing public dissatisfaction with the Kremlin and declining support for the ruling party.

In a statement published on social media, Zelenskyy said the documents included data on Putin’s approval ratings and public attitudes toward the Russian leadership.

“We understand that Putin rarely receives completely accurate information. However, what he sees in the reports he receives is enough to draw conclusions,” Zelenskyy wrote.

According to the Ukrainian President, the reports suggest that projected levels of public dissatisfaction with Putin are steadily increasing, while officials no longer expect the trend to reverse before Russia’s parliamentary elections scheduled for September.

Zelenskyy also claimed the documents point to a continued decline in support for Russia’s ruling party, which, he said, would require “significantly greater election manipulation” to maintain its position.

“The special services also report a significant increase in protest sentiment across Russia’s regions,” Zelenskyy stated. He added that the assessments may not yet fully account for developments expected during June, July and August, which he said could further affect the domestic situation in Russia.

The Ukrainian President argued that international pressure on Russia over the war should continue and intensify.

“As a result, Putin will enter September with even worse indicators,” Zelenskyy said, adding that all public and private peace proposals put forward by Ukraine had been met only with calls to continue the war.

According to Zelenskyy, developments inside Russia should reinforce the need for a peaceful settlement.

“Ukraine is speaking about negotiations for a dignified peace. It is clear that these trends will not change and over time this may mean that an agreement will have to be reached with a different person in Russia — someone who is not detached from reality,” he said.