Hundreds – and possibly thousands – of Alsynov’s supporters initially gathered in front of the courthouse on Monday when closing arguments were delivered in the case. The Russian independent news outlet Agentstvo reported that it was one of the biggest protests in Russia since the invasion of Ukraine, which has brought about more restrictive laws and an intensified crackdown on dissent.

    • pingveno
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      911 months ago

      I can’t help but think that’s why Putin invaded Ukraine. He needed something to keep the masses distracted. He’s afraid that he’ll get assassinated if he ever leaves power, whether voluntarily or by violent overthrow.

      • @[email protected]
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        811 months ago

        Additionally, Ukraine is an example of protests working. A dangerous precedent to set for a country whose national myth claims that “Ukrainians are weird Russians”.

      • @A_cook_not_a_chef
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        711 months ago

        Definitely agreed. I don’t see how he can leave power alive. And war does buoy support for a leader (Bush Jr, Nixon,etc). Putin has a lot to answer for domestically.

    • @Cannibal_MoshpitV3
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      411 months ago

      Invest in French protest tools, theres a growing market

    • @jordanlundM
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      Removed under rule 6, no advocating violence. 24 hour ban.