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submitted 9 months ago by tal to c/europe@feddit.de

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[–] Sigmatics@lemmy.ca 34 points 9 months ago (2 children)

I don't know why he chose to go back...

As sad as it is, he had to expect that kind of treatment

[–] awwwyissss@lemm.ee 13 points 9 months ago (1 children)

He was willing to be a martyr. He chose and honorable path that highlighted the abusive, dishonorable leadership in the Kremlin.

[–] ikidd@lemmy.world 3 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Was there some question about the quality of that leadership beforehand?

[–] awwwyissss@lemm.ee 3 points 9 months ago

Of course. Many people support the Kremlin, many hate it. Navalny handled himself in a way that cost him dearly but was embarrassing for the Kremlin.

[–] photonic_sorcerer@lemmy.dbzer0.com 6 points 9 months ago

I think he wants to pull a Nelson Mandela