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The Intelligence: Navalny’s peril deepens

Oct 24, 2023

Imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny sheds light on his grave situation under Vladimir Putin's regime, detailing the harsh conditions and a troubling decrease in contact with his lawyers. Arkady Ostrovsky, The Economist's expert on Russia, joins him to discuss the implications of political repression and the dangerous landscape for dissenters in Russia. Together, they highlight the urgent need for international awareness, especially in the context of upcoming elections amidst rising authoritarianism.

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Arkady Ostrovsky

Alexei Navalny

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Intro

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The Struggle of Navalny: Imprisonment and Political Repression

8min

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Meeting Dynamics and Promotions

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President Vladimir Putin has long had it in for Alexei Navalny, Russia’s principal opposition figure. But now his lawyers are in peril, too, and Mr Navalny’s privations in prison are ramping up. Gaza’s need for aid may be urgent but is not new—Israel’s economic stranglehold goes back years (10:24). And, introducing “Boss Class”, our new, subscriber-only podcast series on being a better manager (19:50).

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