"Navalny's Death and Putin's Unstoppable Rise: A Journalist's Theory"
TL;DR
Following the death of Alexei Navalny, Vladimir Putin appears to be riding high, seemingly unstoppable as he continues to consolidate power ahead of Russia's upcoming presidential election. Navalny's demise, along with military assistance for Ukraine still blocked in Congress and Ukrainian forces retreating, has seemingly cleared the path for Putin's victory. Despite potential challenges such as Navalny's martyrdom and increased Western resolve against Putin's regime, analysts believe that Putin remains unchallenged and in control, with the Kremlin cracking down on dissent and potential opposition.
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- Vladimir Putin, riding high before Navalny's death, seems unstoppable The Washington Post
- Journalist who helped expose the plot to kill Navalny has theory on how he died CNN
- Alexei Navalny's Death Marks End of Political Dissent in Russia The Wall Street Journal
- With Prison Certain and Death Likely, Why Did Navalny Return? The New York Times
- Russian Duma speaker accuses US, EU, NATO and others of killing Putin opponent Navalny Fox News
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