Maxine David

As is so often the case, the seemingly intractable conflict in Ukraine has largely fallen out of the headlines in recent months.

Even as speculation continues about whether Russia’s recent foreign policy behaviour will result in a return to conflict in Europe, a war of words is already ongoing in Russia itself and it is one that seems to be increasing Vladimir Putin’s popularity and, by extension, decreasing popular support for the West.

As is so often the case, the seemingly intractable conflict in Ukraine has largely fallen out of the headlines in recent months.

Even as speculation continues about whether Russia’s recent foreign policy behaviour will result in a return to conflict in Europe, a war of words is already ongoing in Russia itself and it is one that seems to be increasing Vladimir Putin’s popularity and, by extension, decreasing popular support for the West.