Russian Communist Party deputy Vyacheslav Markhayev warns President Vladimir Putin that Russia is approaching “social collapse” and could face wider unrest. Multiple outlets report that Markhayev criticizes what he describes as ineffective Kremlin leadership and links his warning to the pressures of the war, including losses and the lack of an exit strategy. He calls for a “clear plan” to end the conflict, framing the current approach as unsustainable and out of touch with public conditions. The reports also note that his remarks come ahead of fall parliamentary elections, with some coverage presenting them as part of a broader effort by the lawmaker to challenge the way the war is being managed. In addition to urging the Kremlin to outline a path toward ending the war, Markhayev argues that the situation could trigger a “social explosion” unless the leadership changes course. The articles do not indicate that his warning reflects an official Kremlin response or policy shift, but they portray the comments as a public, high-level criticism from within Russia’s political system.