RUSSIA: Navalny’s sidelining weakens both opposition and Putin
The sentencing of the Kremlin critic Alexey Navalny leaves the country’s opposition without its most effective leader. While the protest momentum will likely fade amid limited prospects to achieve political change and repressive measures used by authorities, it could reemerge on … Become a member to read the rest of this article Username or […]
RUSSIA: Quick sanctions over protests and Navalny’s arrest unlikely
Protests across Russia are likely to continue until the resolution of Alexey Navalny’s case. This puts the Kremlin in a challenging position to limit Navalny’s influence and constrain the protests’ momentum without exacerbating public discontent and provoking a tougher internat… Become a member to read the rest of this article
RUSSIA: Navalny’s sidelining will not quell protests
The sidelining of a prominent Kremlin critic, Alexei Navalny, will further weaken the divided and marginalized opposition. However, rising civic activism and leaderless protests in Russia’s regions are becoming a new headache for the Kremlin. The ruling United Russia (UR)’s attem… Become a member to read the rest of this article