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Putin's frank discussion of political instability marks another crucial element of his address. In recent years, public discontent has been mounting, and protests have grown in frequency and scale. Many Russians are taking to the streets to express their frustration with the government's handling of the war and economic hardships. This wave of civic unrest represents not just opposition to the regime but also a surge of collective activism from a populace that has long been silenced.