Vladimir Putin's war against Russia: interview with Evgenia Kara-Murza
Dec 6, 2023
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Evgenia Kara-Murza, a Russian-British human rights activist, discusses her husband's imprisonment and the brutal realities of Putin's regime. They explore topics such as opposing the regime, standing up to bullies, fear and repression in Russia, and the importance of bringing Putin to justice. They also discuss the UK government's approach to imprisoned citizens and the path to democracy in Russia.
Opposing the Putin regime and holding those responsible for war crimes accountable require international support.
Political prisoners in Russian prisons face brutal conditions and are denied basic rights.
Recognizing and confronting the crimes of the Soviet regime is crucial for Russia's democratic future.
Deep dives
The Importance of Opposing the Putin Regime
Evgenia Karamuzar, wife of political prisoner Vladimir Karamuzar, discusses the importance of opposing the Putin regime in Russia and the need for international support in bringing those responsible for war crimes and aggression to justice.
Repression and Torture in Russian Prisons
Evgenia describes the brutal conditions in Russian prisons, particularly punishment cells, where political prisoners are isolated, subjected to torture, and denied basic rights such as communication with loved ones.
Lessons from Russian History
Evgenia highlights the importance of recognizing and confronting the crimes of the Soviet regime in order to move towards a democratic future for Russia.
The Need for International Solidarity
Evgenia emphasizes the importance of international support and solidarity in countering the Putin regime, and calls for coordinated efforts to hold the regime accountable for its actions.
Remaining Hopeful for Change
Despite the challenges, Evgenia and her husband remain hopeful for a democratic Russia and believe that change is possible through the collective efforts of those who oppose the regime.
Today, we bring you the latest military, diplomatic and political updates from Ukraine and across the world and we sit down with Evgenia Kara Murza.
Evgenia is a Russian human rights activist and wife of political prisoner Vladimir Kara-Murza, a Russian and British political activist who has been imprisoned since April 2022 for protesting the war on Ukraine. In April 2023, he was sentenced to 25 years in prison. We spoke to Evgenia about her husband’s campaigning, his arrest, detention, and the brutal realities of Vladimir Putin’s regime.
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Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor, Defence). @DomNicholls on Twitter.
Evgenia Kara-Murza (Russian human rights activist). @ekaramurza on Twitter. Evgenia is the wife of political prisoner Vladimir Kara-Murza, a prominent Russian-British opposition leader, who has been imprisoned since April 2022. In April 2023 he was sentenced to 25 years in prison.
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