Communist Lawmaker Criticizes ‘Out-of-Touch’ War Management Ahead of Fall Duma Elections (opens original article in a new tab)

A Russian Communist Party lawmaker criticized the Kremlin's war management, warning of social unrest and calling for an end to the Ukraine conflict.

• Communist lawmaker Vyacheslav Markhayev criticized the Kremlin's management of the war in Ukraine, warning of social upheaval.
• He accused the ruling elite of corruption, wealth inequality, and mismanagement, comparing their actions to a 'foreign invader'.
• Markhayev called for a public plan to end the war based on Russia's national interests, ahead of September parliamentary elections.