In the run-up to the  scaled-down military parade  in Moscow, the situation appears to be deteriorating for President Vladimir Putin. According to intelligence reports, he is said to be spending most of his time in bunkers for fear of assassination or coup attempts. And even pro-Kremlin pollsters are reporting a decline in support. Commentators point to mounting pressure and speculate on where this might lead. Nightmare scenario JOIN US ON TELEGRAM Follow our coverage of the war on the @