«Even behind bars Navalny was a real threat to Putin, because he was living proof that courage is possible, that truth exists, that Russia could be a different kind of country. […] If Navalny is showing his countrymen how to be courageous, Putin wants to show them that courage is useless.» It’s only the very last sentence of the article that delivers a sliver of hope.

From Weekly Filet #478, in February 2024.

Why Russia Killed Navalny

Why Russia Killed Navalny

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