MOSCOW—The protests that swept Russia this weekend in support of jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny show the challenge President Vladimir Putin faces in managing social discontent ahead of parliamentary elections this year.were among the largest in recent years and saw tens of thousands of people brave freezing temperatures, the threat of the pandemic and the possibility of incarceration.
The protests have left the Kremlin facing a dilemma: Either bow to the pressure from the street and undermine its own authority by releasing Mr. Navalny or risk inciting more backlash and unifying the opposition by“There are few good options for Putin,” said Abbas Gallyamov, a Moscow-based political consultant and former speechwriter for Mr. Putin. “It seems like Navalny is attacking and the Kremlin is defending.
Mr. Putin’s approval ratings have swooned in recent years amid a sluggish economy and protest activity. Observers say the Navalny demonstrations, if sustained, could pose a threat to Mr. Putin’s dominance despite
You would think 3500 people would be able to break out of whatever type of temporary confinement they are in..
Proud of our brothers and sisters in Russia for fighting back against fascism.
Question: has anyone watched any of Navalny’s videos from a few years ago The man appears to be a staunch nationalist and racist. Why is western media so pro-Navalny and anti-Putin? Legitimate question...I truly want to understand.
Russia and China are global threats
The Russian authorities have crossed the red lines by terrorizing their people who's revolting against the dictatorship. The countries of the world and the humanitarian organizations have to face the bloodthirsty regime of Russia.
Can the US Department of Justice bring charges against any citizen for starting, fomenting, insurrection ? . any citizens exempt ? Are lawmakers held to account and subject to laws ? Are former Federal employees exempt ? Is a POTUS a federal employee ? Receive Fed benefits ?
Putin might go from unexpected forces, when the balance is right!
El Guaidó o Caballo de Troya Ruso😃! Guaidó debe aprender la lección: Autoatentado,seguido de repartición de dólares y promesas..hacen milagros!! 🙃🙃🙃☺😄
Is there any hope that Russia will snap back into having decent and reasonable leadership again? That is what the people and the planet deserve. = Democracy is about caring for all
Alarming situation in Russia. Russia is burning.. Tolerance has a limit.. Than intolerance become a duty... Trouble mounts for Putin.
Qué bien, detenidos y deportados los ultraderechistas venidos de Bielorrusia y de la Ucrania nazi. Ni un respiro al fascismo, gracias a Rusia por frenarlo una vez más. El WSJournal de EEUU apoya al fascismo en Europa.
Trump’s wet dream.
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