Political scientist Sapper noted that the scaled-down military parade on May 9 reflects a climate of fear within the Russian leadership. He highlighted that Ukrainian drone attacks are contributing to a growing sense of military unpredictability. Yusupov, head of the Russia program at the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung, cautioned against prematurely declaring a loss of power for Putin, although surveys suggest a notable shift in public opinion. Recent intelligence reports have indicated rising concerns within the Kremlin regarding potential assassination attempts and coup threats against Putin.