According to a report by The Economist, Vladimir Putin is concerned that stopping the war in Ukraine before capturing the entire Donbas region could spark a revolt among the elites and lead to his removal. A source from within the Kremlin remembered Putin stating, 'they will hang me' if he backs out without reaching his objectives. Dissatisfaction among the elites is rising, as insiders increasingly see a five-year conflict as a defeat.

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