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[โ€“] awwwyissss@lemm.ee 13 points 11 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.

[โ€“] ikidd@lemmy.world 3 points 11 months ago (1 children)

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

[โ€“] awwwyissss@lemm.ee 3 points 11 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.