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Bonus: HARDtalk - Alexey Navalny: The interview

Feb 16, 2024
Alexey Navalny, a prominent critic of President Putin, discusses the risks involved in being an opposition leader in Russia. They talk about their experience with the opposition movement, the complex issue of Crimea and international law, their determination to challenge Putin, and their unwavering commitment to their cause despite adversity.
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  • Navalny was motivated to join the opposition movement in Russia due to the country's shift away from democracy under Putin's rule.
  • Navalny highlighted the need for a more consistent foreign policy approach to Russia and questioned the favorable perception of Putin by international figures such as Donald Trump.

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Navalny's Motivation for Opposing Putin

In an interview with the BBC World Service, Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny discussed his motivation for opposing Vladimir Putin and his regime. Navalny explained that when Putin came to power, he realized Russia was moving away from democracy and felt compelled to join the opposition movement. Despite facing legal challenges and an attempted assassination with Novichok nerve agent, Navalny remains committed to challenging Putin and seeking change in Russia.

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