In the latest indication of mounting discontent, territory officials from the Republic of Karelia, a northwestern region of Russia bordering Finland, sent Putin a letter urging him to issue a decree that would prohibit the military from continuing the ongoing mobilization due to its negative effects on Russian society.Emilia Salbunova, who serves as a member of the Karelia Legislative Assembly, announced the letter, which was signed by her and other regional leaders, in a Telegram post on Tuesday."This fact affects the psychological state of society, is a source of anxiety and increased anxiety in Russian families and work collectives, and many people have health problems.Ukrainian troops earlier in November retook Kherson, a key city that serves as a gateway to Crimea, delivering a substantial blow to Russian efforts.Former state Duma member Zakhar Prilepin, who has been a fierce supporter of the Ukraine war, admitted during a recent appearance on Russian state TV that Moscow is "clearly" not ready to launch any new offensives."