How does this dude get anything in or out? surely given they tried to kill him that this is all a formality and he is to die slowly in prison away from prying eyes?
How does he manage to get videos and billboards out to people?
Navalny is an exceptionally brave man, and is paying the price for speaking up. The fact that this man is still alive tells of the power he holds over Putin, which is the support of a non-trivial amount of the Russian people. My most sincere hope is that his sacrifice is not in vain, and we keep these stories in the public eye.
He’s still alive because Putin wants him alive.
He’s a warning, not a beacon.
Counter-theory: he’s needed. Other user said as an example, I’d say as a symbol, to castrate the weak opposition they have, as they aren’t ready to move on and pick someone else for he’s still there. His former allies made a cargo cult out of his martyrdom, chanting freedom to him as their main message, while it’s impossible and rather pointless. He’s there to attract attention, that’s why information from him and about him leaks from what is basically a solitary confinement. He’s a carrot before the donkey’s nose. And this non-trivial amount, and also the world care too much about this involuntary token figure. I don’t think he is a plant, but a useful hostage he is. And I think he understands that.
burn out too. eventually those radicalized youth have kids and burdens, they aren’t able to be as radical or vocal
Can Navalny be alive if Putin did not want him to be?
