Life in Russia is getting harder, and not just because of the economy. Many people are feeling deeply lonely and sad. Some are saying they just want to hug a real, living person. This sense of isolation is growing as the war in Ukraine drags on.

It isn't just about feeling lonely, though. There are clear signs that many Russians are losing patience with the conflict. For a long time, the government managed to keep public support high, but that is changing. People are starting to feel the weight of the war in their daily lives.

Reports from various news groups suggest that hope for the future is at a record low. In fact, confidence about what is coming next has dropped to levels not seen since the 1990s. Back then, the country was going through a very difficult time of change. Reaching those same low points again shows how much the mood in the country has shifted.

While the war continues, people are trying to get by. But the constant tension is taking a toll on their mental health and their belief that things will get better. Journalists who have spoken to people living there describe a society that is becoming more tired and discouraged with every passing month.

In short, the war is no longer something happening far away for many Russians. It is something that is making their personal lives feel empty and their future look uncertain.

Source: Meduza