Russian economic confidence falls to lowest level in two decades as war fatigue deepens

Russian public confidence in the economy has collapsed to its lowest level in at least two decades, according to a new Gallup survey, suggesting the economic resilience that underpinned the Kremlin's wartime strategy may be beginning to fray as the conflict in Ukraine enters its fifth year.

The poll found that 60% of Russians now believe economic conditions in their local area are deteriorating, the highest proportion since Gallup began tracking the measure in 2006. Only 27