“Don’t be afraid. Take to the streets,” Navalny said. “Don’t do it for me, do it for yourselves and your future.”
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Putin And Biden Signal Chilly Relations To Come
“Putin doesn’t count on personal relations with American leaders. Today he only counts on the intersection of interests.
Fighting Between Armenia And Azerbaijan Threatens To Spiral Into Full-Blown War
“This conflict could send ripples through the entire North Caucasus region and affect all major players, including Russia and Turkey.”
Women Lead The Way Against Belarus’ Patriarch, Says Svetlana Tikhanovskaya
“Our women understood they don’t have to stay in their kitchens and can fight for their rights beside — and even in front of their men,” Tikhanovskaya says.
‘Tightening The Screws’: Belarus’ Lukashenko Shows No Sign Of Bending To Protests
“It’s become scary because they can go after you simply for things like the color of your clothes.It’s like George Orwell’s 1984.”
Facing The Biggest Challenge Ever To His Power, Lukashenko Looks To Russia For Help
Alexander Lukashenko is spinning a narrative of a beleaguered underdog facing hostile forces that only Vladimir Putin has the power to stop.
Belarus’ Opposition Leaders Reemerge After Post-Election Crackdown
“The U.S. should not recognize Lukashenko as legitimate leader. It should recognize Svetlana Tikhanovskaya as the winner of the presidential elections.”
A 37-Year-Old Opposition Candidate Challenges The Longtime Leader Of Belarus
“I’ve had to hide my children,” said Svetlana Tikhanovskaya. “I’m tired of putting up with it. I’m tired of being silent. I’m tired of being afraid.”
Protesters In Russia’s Far East Challenge Putin’s Authority, Demand His Resignation
“People go out every day without any kind of organization. I’m really happy that people from my region have finally taken responsibility for their lives.”
What To Do With Toppled Statues? Russia Has A Fallen Monument Park
“The Russian experience should give some food for thought to those who are engaged in toppling statues in the U.S. these days.”
