Dugin calls for mobilization of Russian elites for 'holy war' against West

Aleksandr Dugin, a prominent nationalist ideologue, has publicly demanded that Moscow's wealthy elites be mobilized for the war in Ukraine, framing the conflict as an existential 'holy war' against the West. While Dugin holds no formal government position, his rhetoric reflects ongoing internal pressure from hardline factions to escalate domestic commitment to the war effort. It remains unclear if the Kremlin will adopt these calls, as such a move risks alienating the urban elite base.