From bloggers who once fervently supported Vladimir Putin to some of Russia’s wealthiest men, there are signs of strain.Russia's President Vladimir Putin, seen at the Kremlin in Moscow on July 20, 2026.Alexander Kazakov / POOL/AFP via Getty ImagesJuly 26, 2026, 9:32 AM EDTFor decades, Vladimir Putin has appeared almost unassailable in Russia: his opponents dead, jailed or in exile, media tightly controlled, and anything but public praise unthinkable.Just a moment.We are getting your experience ready.