Researcher suggest the heavy losses suffered on the frontline in Ukraine could have a devastating effect on the future population of Russia.

The Russian elite is reportedly growing "increasingly frustrated" with Vladimir Putin's handling of the war in Ukraine.

With soaring inflation and the ruble dropping to one of its lowest levels against the dollar since President Vladimir Putin launched his war in Ukraine, this year Russians will have to pay more for the dish, which is traditionally served alongside caviar and tangerines, before the New Year is toasted in.

Vladimir Putin is reportedly facing growing anger from Russia's elite, who want the war in Ukraine to end. People at the top of the country's society are also worried about the Russian economy, it is believed, as Western sanctions take their toll.

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