Navalny’s Return Puts the Russian Regime in a Dilemma

““The previous round of sanctions for Russia’s annexation of the Crimean Peninsula in 2014 are still being felt, with some estimates putting the impact of these prior sanctions at 6% of the entire Russian economy. With the current reality of a COVID-induced economic recession, the Russian government finds itself in a precarious position where they must balance the risk of releasing Nalvany and allowing him to organize protests, versus the economic consequences and metaphorical martyrdom of sending him to serve out his prison sentence.”

GlobalDeep UpadhyayFebruary 9, 2021Russia, Putin, NalvanyComment

Poisoning of Dissident Alexei Navalny shows Putin’s Paranoia

“The timing of Navalny’s poisoning provides insight into Putin’s paranoia. The COVID-19 pandemic has hit Russia hard, coinciding with economic downturn and unpopular proposed constitutional changes which have caused his approval ratings to drop to new lows.”

GlobalMadison UrbanAugust 31, 2020Russia, Putin, Nalvany, DissentComment