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Most narratives in the media focus on the war's brutality and the losses sustained by soldiers, suggesting that military-aged males are the group to watch. However, this perspective overlooks the fact that many of these individuals benefit from the war due to volunteer contracts offering financial incentives. Thus, they are presently less likely to pose an immediate threat to the Kremlin.
What's critical to understand is that once the conflict ends, the economic repercussions may result in widespread suffering for military personnel and the working class, setting the stage for possible unrest. The Kremlin is aware of this future threat, explaining its reluctance to withdraw from the war, regardless of the outcome.