A Russian celebrity influencer, Victoria Bonya, has warned Russian President Vladimir Putin that his people might "snap" due to ongoing issues in the country. The 18-minute Instagram critique was a surprise turn for Bonyta, a Monaco-based Russian influencer known for her lifestyle tips. She accused Putin of hiding the real state of affairs from him and accused top officials of being too afraid to tell him the truth. The video has been viewed more than 26 million times and liked by 1.4 million. The Kremlin has acknowledged Bonyas' criticism, stating that Putin is the head of state and deals with the widest range of issues on the agenda. Boneya's comments have been seen as a sign of increasing opposition discourse in Russia.