A former Russian minister has publicly warned that President Vladimir Putin’s government is at risk of a potential revolution. The assessment comes amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and the direct impact of the war in Ukraine on Russian soil. Throughout the summer, Ukraine has intensified its military strategy by launching repeated drone and missile strikes against key Russian economic targets.

Among the facilities hit are several oil refineries, which are critical to the Russian economy, and the headquarters of Wildberries, Russia's largest online retailer. The targeting of these sites represents a shift in the conflict, moving the physical and economic consequences of the war closer to the Russian civilian population and domestic business interests. While the former minister’s warning highlights the possibility of internal unrest, it remains a speculative assessment regarding the stability of the current regime. The Kremlin has not officially responded to these specific comments, though it maintains that the country remains unified behind the current leadership despite the ongoing military campaign in Ukraine.