Kremlin will tighten control over information space

Significance This has enabled the leadership to manage vulnerabilities ahead of a vote intended to legitimise President Vladimir Putin's continued rule. However, the authorities’ efforts to control the political narrative and manage dissent have exposed several areas of potential instability. Impacts Alexei Navalny's death will deprive the opposition of its most effective politician. The Kremlin faces an erosion of public trust, particularly among those directly affected by economic hardships and the impact of the war. Increasingly heavy handed management of the information space impedes the Kremlin's ability to anticipate future challenges.