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Original link: https://youtu.be/JpB2gxxer8k?feature=share

Russian opposition activists, who were released on Thursday as part of a historic prisoner exchange, are calling on the world to distinguish between the Russian people and its president.

"Don't believe the lies spread by Kremlin propaganda," says freed Russian dissident Vladimir Kara-Murza.

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (1 children)

Overthrowing your own government.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 months ago (1 children)

We just did, though a democratic vote.

In situations where that's not an option it has to be done in other ways.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

Engaging in the democratic process and overhrowing a government aren't quite the same thing. But I'm guessing you're perfectly aware of this.

And when it comes to toppling a man like Putin, method matters.

Just straight up killing a person like him will likely have consequenses. And not the "sunshine and rainbows" kind.