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SleeplessinSoCal

(9,123 posts)
Thu Feb 24, 2022, 06:19 PM Feb 2022

Putin rival Navalny speaks out in court

Navalny Calls Ukraine War ‘Distraction’ From Russia’s Problems

Jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny said Thursday he opposes President Vladimir Putin’s declaration of war against Ukraine, calling it a “distraction” from Russia’s economic stagnation and sociopolitical problems.

“I think this war is designed to divert attention from Russia’s problems, and it will only lead to greater impoverishment,” he added before being interrupted by the judge. “I consider those who unleashed this war to be bandits and thieves. I went into politics to fight this criminal regime of thieves.”


https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2022/02/24/navalny-calls-ukraine-war-distraction-from-russias-problems-a76560
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Putin rival Navalny speaks out in court (Original Post) SleeplessinSoCal Feb 2022 OP
K&R 2naSalit Feb 2022 #1
This man is brave on a level unseen by most padah513 Feb 2022 #2
Could Putin actually cause a coup by his military? SleeplessinSoCal Feb 2022 #3

padah513

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2. This man is brave on a level unseen by most
Thu Feb 24, 2022, 06:26 PM
Feb 2022

Knowing full well what he's facing and he still chooses right over might

SleeplessinSoCal

(9,123 posts)
3. Could Putin actually cause a coup by his military?
Thu Feb 24, 2022, 06:42 PM
Feb 2022

They bear the brunt of his private ambitions. They spill the blood. They will suffer PTSD for killing their cultural cousins.

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