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The Russia Political Thread, 2021–2023 Russo-Ukrainian crisis |
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6th November 2020, 11:51 PM
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Shakin Stevens
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Medvedev taking over?
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7th November 2020, 02:44 AM
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BuzzJack Gold Member
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But he just held a fraudulent rigged election in July the entire point of which was to make him King of Russia for 289 more years. I think the only way he’ll leave office is feet first. These people only value power. True dat. Saint Petersburg is a beautiful city, too bad u have to suffer since the beauty don't equate acceptance. |
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18th January 2021, 10:36 AM
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thanks for being a sarcy lil bitch
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great f***ing day innit :')
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18th January 2021, 12:18 PM
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Queen of Soon
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I learned about a new Russian airline and a new Moscow airport from this.
It was so obvious this would happen but I guess he felt he couldn’t allow Putin to win by forcing him in exile. Although I have my doubts if he will be allowed to leave custody alive or if he will have an „accident“ |
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18th January 2021, 12:25 PM
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WINTER IS COMING
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I learned about a new Russian airline and a new Moscow airport from this. It was so obvious this would happen but I guess he felt he couldn’t allow Putin to win by forcing him in exile. Although I have my doubts if he will be allowed to leave custody alive or if he will have an „accident“ Sounds like is willing to take the risk and he's basically a political martyr now. I don't the first thing about Russian politics, but either way whatever happens this is going to be a win for the opposition. Even if he has a "heart attack" everyone will know it is foul play, it only aids to the opposition cause, which looks to be stronger than Putin probably realised. |
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18th January 2021, 12:38 PM
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thanks for being a sarcy lil bitch
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If he dies in custody (which I don't think he will to be honest as the entire world is watching) then all hell will break loose.
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18th January 2021, 12:59 PM
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WINTER IS COMING
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If he dies in custody (which I don't think he will to be honest as the entire world is watching) then all hell will break loose. I agree too, there are too many eyes. He obviously knows the risks but it's probably worth it for him. I think the Kremlin were probably caught off guard with how big the crowds were, add this to covid in the background and there is probably more civil unrest than they are aware of. Russia will definitely get some sanctions thrown their way. |
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18th January 2021, 01:47 PM
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thanks for being a sarcy lil bitch
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Oh I think they are aware of how people really feel. I don't know a single person in the real world (Twitter bots are a different thing) who supports what is happening. Of course the majority are of a different generation and some are bought to air their backwards views but people are falling out of love with our dictator. They are constantly doubling down to try and tie the loose ends which is logical (for them) but this won't end well for anyone.
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18th January 2021, 04:37 PM
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WINTER IS COMING
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Oh I think they are aware of how people really feel. I don't know a single person in the real world (Twitter bots are a different thing) who supports what is happening. Of course the majority are of a different generation and some are bought to air their backwards views but people are falling out of love with our dictator. They are constantly doubling down to try and tie the loose ends which is logical (for them) but this won't end well for anyone. Oh totally I bet, but it is events like this that inspire the future generations. Even with the PR from Putin it does seem like he is losing it and then taking hits out on ex-agents and the opposition shows that he is beginning to lose some form of control too. It does seem like the tide is beginning to turn slightly in Russia, it might take some time still but it does look like it is coming. Be interesting how this one plays out. |
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18th January 2021, 04:41 PM
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thanks for being a sarcy lil bitch
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Must be nice to view this from the sidelines haha
Maybe it's because I've been living in the epicenter (Moscow) for 2 years now but I feel like a lot of people are less afraid. Many including 20 year olds go out to protest (even by themselves) knowing very well there's a 99% chance they will get arrested but they do it anyway. |
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19th January 2021, 06:02 PM
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#38BBE0 otherwise known as 'sky blue'
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I'm just blown away by the bravery of people like Kolesnikova and Navalny.
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21st January 2021, 10:07 AM
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thanks for being a sarcy lil bitch
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Shit is going down on Saturday and it's really scary.
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21st January 2021, 10:24 AM
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I'm a paragon so don't perceive me
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A big protest planned?
Stay safe Pav. |
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21st January 2021, 10:32 AM
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thanks for being a sarcy lil bitch
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Yeah.
Not sure if attending will be good for my mental health, just thinking about it is giving me HUGE anxiety. |
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21st January 2021, 11:19 AM
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WINTER IS COMING
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That video and report about Putin's castle and personal state is absolutely mental. It really does seem like the tide is turning in Russia, like you say Pavel a few years ago this amount of noise would have been unspeakable in Russia with people afraid of dissenting.
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22nd January 2021, 11:54 PM
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Shakin Stevens
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I worry for Russia when Putin disappears, it’s never been a democracy ever and it’s could be mad if there’s a void. I mean apart from 1/2 years in the mid 90s nothing changed from the pre 1991 years apart from the transfer of power from communist oligarchs to capitalist ones under the few who seized the states assets.
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23rd January 2021, 12:08 AM
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thanks for being a sarcy lil bitch
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It's better to plunge into the unknown and get things sorted out on the way there than be kept in a small box with a gun above your head. Trust me.
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23rd January 2021, 01:01 AM
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Shakin Stevens
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Of course but I was merely stating the worries i have of what happens in the power vacuum.
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23rd January 2021, 12:38 PM
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thanks for being a sarcy lil bitch
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I’ve almost literally been glued to Twitter in the past couple of hours. The turnout looks good especially in the regions.
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23rd January 2021, 04:43 PM
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Shakin Stevens
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Wonder if this will be reported on the news here...
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