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Kremlin foe Navalny says he's been put in a punishment cell in an Arctic prison colony
(www.seattletimes.com)
this post was submitted on 09 Jan 2024
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In addition to Putin not wanting to turn him into a martyr, keeping him around as an opposition candidate allows Putin to maintain a facade of democratic legitimacy. The people have another viable option besides Putin, even if it's just the illusion of free choice.