Simon Pirani

Simon Pirani, a historian and activist focusing on Russia and Ukraine, joins Ilya Budraitskis, an exiled scholar and political theorist, to discuss the plight of political prisoners in Russia. They shed light on Boris Kagarlitsky's unjust imprisonment and the broader context of dissent under Putin's regime. Ksenia Kagarlitskaya shares a poignant message from her imprisoned father, emphasizing the emotional toll of political repression. The panel calls for international solidarity and urges global leaders to address the crisis of political prisoners in both Russia and Ukraine.