Putin is aware of the discontent of the Russian people who have been affected by the war in Ukraine, so he is avoiding them out of fear. He is now in a state of panic, desperately trying to find a way to win back the support of the people. This is according to former head of the Moscow FSB Yevgeny Savostyanov.
@TheOldGuy
The population of Russia largely supports the attack on Ukraine, they just don't want their own children sent off for it. My sympathy for Russians is now gone, and I'm just left with disgust and loathing.
https://apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-war-intercepts-2b14732d88b3f58d4a9d0b2b562bdb28