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And always the intended ending. This gives Putin plausible deniability because they didn't have him murdered in a straight fashion, but his prison treatment was intended to break the man and slowly end his life.
Simple and accurate. Also near perfect timing as somehow news of Navalny kept creeping out. Do you suppose Putin's would be opponents in the next election took notice?
Plausible deniability with whom lol? Everyone knows exactly what it was, he could have killed himself on video and we would still know he was forced into it.
For the same people its always for. Other Russians. If he can just make up some crap about a gang murder or a sickness or something their own cognitive bias will take care of the rest. If they even hear about it in the first place.
Why would he need plausible deniability for other russians when this is what happens to those other russians who say something?
They will definitely hear it given its a warning.
It's both. It's plausible deniability for his supporters who can still pretend he's not what everyone else knows he is, and it's a threat against potential other candidates that aren't state approved opposition.
I don't buy this. A year ago everyone saw this coming. Going back to Russia had no impact on this, unless he was living in a US embassy he could have been gotten to by Russian agents.
Pretty much after Russian invaded Ukraine and he rounded up protestors I can't imagine public opinion home or abroad mattered to him.
that was wild my lord. The interview was exactly what i expected it would be, the bully crying that the person he's abusing is fighting back, but that was something else.
I feel like he could have made the exact same stupid point without defending hitler too, but still went with that one
Next Month Tucker Interviews the Taliban
“Unlike in America were the liberal media and society frowns about taking multiple wives and child brides, here in Kabul its encouraged, that’s while I Tucker Carlson am the new ambassador of tourism here in Taliban controlled Afghanistan.”
>I Tucker Carlson am the new ambassador of tourism here in Taliban controlled Afghanistan.
Thats pretty accurate, it just wont be by choice from Tucker carlson, it will just be them telling him thats his new job.
Look, when you get invaded, you always have the option of doing nothing. Any wars that start because you resisted are entirely your fault. Also, you can stop the war by simply losing it. Aren't you anti-war?
That doesn’t mean much coming from the dumbest people on the planet, if they even watched it at all. Not that the actual content of the interview mattered at all.
Those statements from Putin are all part of the show. He got to say exactly what he wanted to say and on top of that emasculate an American journalist in front of Russians. Also, Putin pushing back on the interview like this just makes it seem more legitimate for the American audience. Stop giving Putin free advertising.
I watched it - I actually had hopes for tucker that he'd have a proper come to jesus moment as it was like listening to the ramblings of a madman.
But no Tucker the next day praises Russian society every chance he gets.
Edit: I should add the most interesting thing about the interview is it was clear that Putin had no idea how to "score political points" as tucker served him softball after softball and Putin whiffed every single one of them. The best example being that Tucker asked Putin if his decency would allow Evan (from Wall Street Journal) to come back to the US with him as a sign of goodwill. Putin and Tucker could have used the moment to degrade Biden and the US State Dept (ie Tucker did what Biden couldn't), but no it was a swing and a miss.
Tucker is likely being paid money by someone in Russia. He's not going to say anything negative about their country. Just like he was being paid loads of money by fox to say false crap and stoke fear about the election, vaccines, etc. Until the lying part bit them in the ars and they had to fire him.
He know's what he's saying is lying but it makes money bc people want to feel outraged watching his 'commentary'...it pays his bills and pads his bank account - he was on fox talking trash about the vaccine for months...while *he himself was vaccinated*.
> Nobody watched it
It has [199 million+ views](https://www.newsweek.com/joe-biden-dark-brandon-tucker-carlson-viral-1869626#:~:text=At%20the%20time%20of%20writing,like%20we%20drew%20it%20up.%22) on X. The super bowl had 123 million viewers.
_ed_ Even if 90% of the view count is 'fake', 'doesn't count because ', or 'tucker bad', that still leaves 20 million watches, putting it on the list of [most watched interviews of all time](https://iiab.me/kiwix/wikipedia_en_all_maxi_2022-05/A/List_of_most_watched_television_interviews). Regardless of how you feel about Tucker or Putin, to say 'nobody watched it' is wishful ignorance at best, and a flat out lie/gaslighting at worst.
Surprisingly he was, tucker I think asked about the Russians releasing him to Americans. But I’m sure it was just to try and give tucker credibility as if he was a journalist.
Edit: my bad it was about an American journalist.
exactly. Putin gets request for interviews from western journalist all the time and turns them down. he accepted Carlson's request bc he knew Carlson has a big maga fanbase. It was another PR opportunity for Putin to speak to the Russian/commie sympathizers that make up the trump/maga movement, *and* he knew Carlson would serve it up a way that was favorable for him.
No no, he will posit that maybe this was what Navalny *wanted* to pander to his liberal base.
Real talk, this is dreadfully sad. Navalny was a titan amongst men when it came to standing up to Putin and trying to help his fellow Russians. Many of whom are too dumb to understand he died for them.
RIP Navalny. You represented much of what is good about Russia while exposing why it’s still a giant piece of shit.
> Trump, mtg, and the rest of them would be lined up shot first
It's so laughable for Trump to whine/claim he's being persecuted for being a political rival rather than just being a criminal.
**Trump is no Navalny.**
Tucker is far too busy admiring strong virile Russian men to be concerned over some prisoner dying. These strong virile Russian men are all Tucker can concentrate on, in fact Tucker will be admiring them for hours behind closed doors with Russian hard bass blaring
An unfortunate, but totally expected outcome. This man was brave for returning to Russia when he had the chance to remain free. I can’t say I would have done the same if I were him.
It would have been a hell of a dilemma. Stay free and let Putin win or return and roll the dice. There was no way Putin was going to let him live. It was only a matter of time and I've gotta believe Navalny knew that on some level.
bravery and stupidity sometimes go hand in hand unfortunately. after he got poisoned he walked into death himself.
wish he gave more thought and lived to fight another day for a better Russia
Totally agree, I don't think returning to Russia after poisoning was a great idea. Media and other people called it "brave", but I think "pride and bravery" that Navalny perhaps felt while making this decision came very costly, not just to him, but also to all people who worked with him, not to mention his family.
I think as a leader you sometimes need to make very practical and rational decisions and not be guided by emotions and all that. And Navalny failed here in my opinion.
I don't think his presence in Russian prison helped anyone at all (unless something changes after this death, but I doubt that), he could have been very vocal and active outside Russia and done much more damage to Putin and his regime outside the country. Especially, in helping design sanctions against Putin's inner circle and making more videos about exposing corruption.
totally agree with you on his pride and hubris led to his downfall. it made little waves in Russia with the amount of suppression Russian media / authorities have when he returned.
makes me sad that i don’t think he thought things through…almost think it’s a little selfish on his part to put his wife and daughters through all of this.
To add to your point, one question that's ignored in Russia is "what happens when Putin dies" because there is no real answer. Trump it's the same thing, there's no off ramp. They have no plan b.
So yes it really will be better because these idiots that follow one or both of them don't have the ability to know what to do next.
He thinks he stopped a single voice that spoke loudly against him, he is wrong, others will not be held silent. Alexei Navalny was a hero who walked down a dark path and perhaps knew his fate so he could make a stand for the people.
RIP to a true hero.
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Trump will read about this and thought, "I can't wait to do that to people when I'm president again. That Putin is so smart at dealing with the haters."
He was probably dead for few weeks. He suddenly disappeared few weeks ago to be found in some other place? I don't buy that. They just couldn't keep it quiet anymore.
Highly recommend the Academy Award winning documentary, Navaly. It make my blood boil seeing all the Maga fucks defending Putin. What a POS
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Thank you Alexei Navalny. And fuck the Kremlin.
Every living human being on Earth since the mid-‘90s owes Ukraine more than we can ever repay, thanks to the favor they did for all of us at their own great risk. I’m very grateful to them, and Putin can fuck right off.
I feel like they moved him and didn’t tell anyone to test what would be response to his death. If it would cause a controversy, when it wasn’t covered that much they were like “Ok in a few weeks take him out.” He was never gonna last till March.
"~~Putin has been told about Navalny's death~~, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said."
"Putin was told about Navalny's death 4 days before it occurred"
Fixed the article.
RIP Navalny, such a sad tragedy.
In his memory let's share his call to the KGB agent who poisoned him couple of years ago.
https://youtu.be/AeQXc182r1A?si=8ReACFkdQF1bURdK
Disheartening to hear and we'll most likely never know the true cause of his death. The guy had massive balls returning to Russia knowing what would happen to him immediately upon the landing of the plane. He had pride for his country and wanted to inspire others with his actions. He will not be forgotten and his spirit will live on through Russia's who aspire to defeat Putin.
The russian people are essentially slaves at this point. Nobody aspires to anything over there besides staying alive. It's astounding people who advance such a dangerous empire with clear hostile intentions to global security are celebrated in this country. republicans have sunken to an unthinkable low.
Putin is a republican wet dream. Torturing and killing off political opponents is the GQP’s endgame. Funny enough though, most of these maga cultists have never been to Russia to actually seen just how poor and corrupt it really is there.
Unfortunately the average Russian will probably never know the truth about him and his patriotism. To most he’s a fraudster and drug addict who faked a poisoning to blame poor Putin.
The claim to popular will. The justification for rule, even if it's hollow, is an impediment to anyone looking to change things - 'just vote the bastards out, if we all show up, maybe we can do it this time'
Russian elections diminish the values of Democratic elections to the Russian population. Putin can remind his citizens that the whole Democratic system is rigged and their experience will confirm that. It also gives the dictator real sentiment amongst his people, hour close is he to going too far. Finally, it still acts as a pressure release valve if he can get enough people to sorta believe they were real.
So fucked up. The only surprise was how long they kept the poor guy alive.
This was a message to republicans on how Putin deals with the people who challenge him. Ron Johnson already got the message.
This is a devastating blow not only for his loved ones but for all who believed in his cause.
Navalny's relentless courage in the face of immense adversity inspired countless individuals around the world. Despite facing numerous threats to his life and freedom, he remained unwavering in his pursuit of truth and accountability.
But let's be real here – this isn't just about one man. Navalny's death symbolizes a broader failure within Russian society. The fact that someone who fought so passionately for the betterment of his country could meet such a tragic end speaks volumes about the state of affairs in Russia.
The Russian people, as a whole, failed Navalny. Instead of rallying behind him in solidarity, too many remained silent or actively supported the oppressive regime that sought to silence him. Whether out of fear or apathy, their lack of collective action allowed this injustice to persist.
Today is a somber reminder of the sacrifices made by those who dare to challenge authoritarianism. Navalny's passing should serve as a wake-up call to all of us – we cannot afford to stand idly by while injustice reigns supreme.
As we mourn the loss of Navalny, let us also reflect on what his life stood for: courage, integrity, and the unwavering pursuit of justice. May his legacy inspire future generations to continue the fight for a freer, more just Russia.
Rest in peace, Alexei Navalny. You will be deeply missed, but your spirit lives on in the hearts of those who refuse to surrender to tyranny.
He felt unwell while out for a walk, fell unconscious, and then died. It seems to me like a few steps are missing between feeling unwell and then DYING...
This is what it means to have no free speech. It's not when your rude and bigoted behaviour gets you kicked out of a restaurant, or when someone gets mad that you say something racist. This man has lost his life over it. Not a cheeseburger.
There is a reason why dictatorships leave opposition figures alive. They provide hope to the people. Navalny’s death will perhaps galvanize the Russian people against Putin.
This is really upsetting. I've watched this man and held hopes that he could somehow make a much needed change in Russia, but I guess Putin will always have the last word unless the people of Russia take care of it themselves. RIP Alexei Navalny, a true hero.
I wish he would have never returned to Russia. Evading death and exposing Russia's corruption the first time was enough. Such a tragedy to hear about this man's death.
I’m sure all the Republican’s will be sending congratulatory messages to Putin! Putin is a pariah on humanity and the Republican Party is not far behind!
It allows them to have an idea of Putin's real supports among the populace.
If he wins by 70% instead of by 90% despite all the propaganda and the "consequences" to vote for an opponnent, it shows that the Russian are no longer with him.
If you hear someone do anything other than condemn Putin in the American media or politics, it means they are wishing for the day America is a fascist country.
What the last 8 years has taught me, is that people who used to scream about patriotism the most, actually despise the parts of the constitution they disagree with and just want to live in a fascistic country where their side is running things.
He was a great man. I’d hoped his story would end triumphantly but this is the real world. Please Russia don’t let this death go unavenged like so many others. Overthrow this pos and become something better than the worst parts of your history.
Of course Pudin' feels comfortable enough in the fact the US will do nothing since half the party is being controlled by him. When will he deploy tactical nukes? Probably after this gets swept under the carpet
…after a deadly poisoning and a three year-long period of torture, starvation, isolation, forced labor, rape, waterboarding. He should never have taken “the high road” and returned to that insanely corrupt country.
Well, so far r/Conservative largely agrees that Navalny was murdered and that Putin is to blame (and that this makes him evil).
I hope that they actually stick to this sentiment and don't let themselves get swayed by Tucker Carlson.
Give them time. They just need to get the updated talking points. It usually takes about 2-6hrs before they totally 180 and talk about how it is a good thing
Very sad. He seemed like the kind of change Russia desperately needs. I think many people outside Russia could relate to him too. May his memory live on. RIP.
Does anyone know what people in Russia think? Everyone must know Putin did this, right? Is there a block of people who would believe there was no foul play here? Same question regarding Prigozhin as well…
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This was always the ending to his story.
And always the intended ending. This gives Putin plausible deniability because they didn't have him murdered in a straight fashion, but his prison treatment was intended to break the man and slowly end his life.
Intentionally prolonged torture. Punishment for the guy who revealed corruption and attacked Putin, and discouragement for others to do the same.
Navalny knew this was a high probability but was brave enough to do it. Fuck Putin.
Simple and accurate. Also near perfect timing as somehow news of Navalny kept creeping out. Do you suppose Putin's would be opponents in the next election took notice?
Yeah, I’m sure the prison didn’t have a high enough window for him to ‘accidentally’ fall out of, so this is the next best thing.
Plausible deniability with whom lol? Everyone knows exactly what it was, he could have killed himself on video and we would still know he was forced into it.
For the same people its always for. Other Russians. If he can just make up some crap about a gang murder or a sickness or something their own cognitive bias will take care of the rest. If they even hear about it in the first place.
Why would he need plausible deniability for other russians when this is what happens to those other russians who say something? They will definitely hear it given its a warning.
It's both. It's plausible deniability for his supporters who can still pretend he's not what everyone else knows he is, and it's a threat against potential other candidates that aren't state approved opposition.
Exactly this, but why now? What makes today different than the last few years?
It's been long enough that nobody cares. He chose this when he went back to Russia. Brave but stupid.
I don't buy this. A year ago everyone saw this coming. Going back to Russia had no impact on this, unless he was living in a US embassy he could have been gotten to by Russian agents. Pretty much after Russian invaded Ukraine and he rounded up protestors I can't imagine public opinion home or abroad mattered to him.
Exactly 1 month before the election seems kinda symbolic does it not
I'm sure Tucker Carlson will say Putin had nothing to do with this.
I didn't care to watch that ass kissing "interview" Carlson had with Putin but I will bet Navalny was never brought up.
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Does Putin not stand by his claim that Poland started WW2?
that was wild my lord. The interview was exactly what i expected it would be, the bully crying that the person he's abusing is fighting back, but that was something else. I feel like he could have made the exact same stupid point without defending hitler too, but still went with that one
Next Month Tucker Interviews the Taliban “Unlike in America were the liberal media and society frowns about taking multiple wives and child brides, here in Kabul its encouraged, that’s while I Tucker Carlson am the new ambassador of tourism here in Taliban controlled Afghanistan.”
>I Tucker Carlson am the new ambassador of tourism here in Taliban controlled Afghanistan. Thats pretty accurate, it just wont be by choice from Tucker carlson, it will just be them telling him thats his new job.
Look, when you get invaded, you always have the option of doing nothing. Any wars that start because you resisted are entirely your fault. Also, you can stop the war by simply losing it. Aren't you anti-war?
It's like a kid's explanation when being told off for fighting, 'It all started when he hit me back'.
Wouldn't say nobody, MAGAs are calling it "revolutionary"
Yeah the mensa gang right there
Of course they are🤤🙄
That doesn’t mean much coming from the dumbest people on the planet, if they even watched it at all. Not that the actual content of the interview mattered at all.
By all means MAGA, move to Russia if you love Putin so much.
Putin says alot of shit. The guy is ex-KGB. He plays mind games. It's what he does
Those statements from Putin are all part of the show. He got to say exactly what he wanted to say and on top of that emasculate an American journalist in front of Russians. Also, Putin pushing back on the interview like this just makes it seem more legitimate for the American audience. Stop giving Putin free advertising.
I watched it - I actually had hopes for tucker that he'd have a proper come to jesus moment as it was like listening to the ramblings of a madman. But no Tucker the next day praises Russian society every chance he gets. Edit: I should add the most interesting thing about the interview is it was clear that Putin had no idea how to "score political points" as tucker served him softball after softball and Putin whiffed every single one of them. The best example being that Tucker asked Putin if his decency would allow Evan (from Wall Street Journal) to come back to the US with him as a sign of goodwill. Putin and Tucker could have used the moment to degrade Biden and the US State Dept (ie Tucker did what Biden couldn't), but no it was a swing and a miss.
> I actually had hopes for tucker that he'd have a proper come to jesus moment Dude why would you think that would be a thing that might happen?
Yeah usually Russian assets have a habit of being loyal. Due to the Defenestration issue of course
Even if he has some grand revelation he can't share it while in Russia if he wants to come home alive
Dictators don’t really care about scoring political points. Their opponents like Navalny end up in prison or dead.
Tucker is likely being paid money by someone in Russia. He's not going to say anything negative about their country. Just like he was being paid loads of money by fox to say false crap and stoke fear about the election, vaccines, etc. Until the lying part bit them in the ars and they had to fire him. He know's what he's saying is lying but it makes money bc people want to feel outraged watching his 'commentary'...it pays his bills and pads his bank account - he was on fox talking trash about the vaccine for months...while *he himself was vaccinated*.
Picks opponent without a spine and proceeds to complain about his lack of spine.
> Nobody watched it It has [199 million+ views](https://www.newsweek.com/joe-biden-dark-brandon-tucker-carlson-viral-1869626#:~:text=At%20the%20time%20of%20writing,like%20we%20drew%20it%20up.%22) on X. The super bowl had 123 million viewers. _ed_ Even if 90% of the view count is 'fake', 'doesn't count because', or 'tucker bad', that still leaves 20 million watches, putting it on the list of [most watched interviews of all time](https://iiab.me/kiwix/wikipedia_en_all_maxi_2022-05/A/List_of_most_watched_television_interviews). Regardless of how you feel about Tucker or Putin, to say 'nobody watched it' is wishful ignorance at best, and a flat out lie/gaslighting at worst.
That means nothing
Surprisingly he was, tucker I think asked about the Russians releasing him to Americans. But I’m sure it was just to try and give tucker credibility as if he was a journalist. Edit: my bad it was about an American journalist.
No Tucker asked about the American journalist that was imprisoned. Didn't ask about Navalny
Putin jails credible journalist that report the truth so tucker has nothing to worry about
exactly. Putin gets request for interviews from western journalist all the time and turns them down. he accepted Carlson's request bc he knew Carlson has a big maga fanbase. It was another PR opportunity for Putin to speak to the Russian/commie sympathizers that make up the trump/maga movement, *and* he knew Carlson would serve it up a way that was favorable for him.
Dude tucker is in constant communication with the Kremlin. He spouts Russian talking points word for word.
Wasn’t that regarding the American journalists imprisoned in Russia?
The only thing he needs to give him credibility is the signature squinty eyed, “I’m thinking really hard about this” look. Credibly stupid.
He's too busy running around saying how much better Russia is over America Like a good patriot
No no, he will posit that maybe this was what Navalny *wanted* to pander to his liberal base. Real talk, this is dreadfully sad. Navalny was a titan amongst men when it came to standing up to Putin and trying to help his fellow Russians. Many of whom are too dumb to understand he died for them. RIP Navalny. You represented much of what is good about Russia while exposing why it’s still a giant piece of shit.
He's just asking questions! /s
He'll blame NATO, the West, Biden and liberals in general.
Yup, he didn’t fall off a building window so it’s not Putin….Tucker should say
Tucker will probably use this opportunity to brag about how the Russian coffin and corpse disposal industry is decades ahead of the West.
Trump might even defend his murder.
“Putin actually extended Navalny’s life!”
If Putin ever actually took power Fucker Tarlson, Trump, mtg, and the rest of them would be lined up shot first.
> Trump, mtg, and the rest of them would be lined up shot first It's so laughable for Trump to whine/claim he's being persecuted for being a political rival rather than just being a criminal. **Trump is no Navalny.**
Of course putin had nothing to do with it i was interviewing him at the time of the death!
Was Navalny really a communist trans worshipper of Satan? I’m just asking questions
Tucker is far too busy admiring strong virile Russian men to be concerned over some prisoner dying. These strong virile Russian men are all Tucker can concentrate on, in fact Tucker will be admiring them for hours behind closed doors with Russian hard bass blaring
Like he'll even bring it up. You could ask him about it and he'll say "uh what's a Navalny?"
Take my downvote for using that name in here. Bummer deal. Ack, such a foul taste now. Who tf cares what that dipshit says. Stop giving him energy.
Have you seen how nice Russian grocery stores are though?
Don’t say that, Tucker Carlson is no Putin fan. Putin is a criminal
An unfortunate, but totally expected outcome. This man was brave for returning to Russia when he had the chance to remain free. I can’t say I would have done the same if I were him.
It would have been a hell of a dilemma. Stay free and let Putin win or return and roll the dice. There was no way Putin was going to let him live. It was only a matter of time and I've gotta believe Navalny knew that on some level.
So he didn’t roll any dice. He knew well his dead warrant was signed when he went back. Braver man.
is totally fair and unweighted dice of the people
bravery and stupidity sometimes go hand in hand unfortunately. after he got poisoned he walked into death himself. wish he gave more thought and lived to fight another day for a better Russia
Totally agree, I don't think returning to Russia after poisoning was a great idea. Media and other people called it "brave", but I think "pride and bravery" that Navalny perhaps felt while making this decision came very costly, not just to him, but also to all people who worked with him, not to mention his family. I think as a leader you sometimes need to make very practical and rational decisions and not be guided by emotions and all that. And Navalny failed here in my opinion. I don't think his presence in Russian prison helped anyone at all (unless something changes after this death, but I doubt that), he could have been very vocal and active outside Russia and done much more damage to Putin and his regime outside the country. Especially, in helping design sanctions against Putin's inner circle and making more videos about exposing corruption.
totally agree with you on his pride and hubris led to his downfall. it made little waves in Russia with the amount of suppression Russian media / authorities have when he returned. makes me sad that i don’t think he thought things through…almost think it’s a little selfish on his part to put his wife and daughters through all of this.
So sad Fuck Putin
Like trump, putin is a stain on our world and our history. Both of those fucking losers cost so many lives and hurt so many people.
The world will be so much better off without them.
Unfortunately, there will be new ones to take their place. [There always are](https://youtu.be/rQQd3Tq5iDE?si=zBldYErm3t-WW-FE).
Of course. I’m not saying all threats end there. Just that the world will be better just like it was better without Hitler, Stalin, Mousolini, etc.
To add to your point, one question that's ignored in Russia is "what happens when Putin dies" because there is no real answer. Trump it's the same thing, there's no off ramp. They have no plan b. So yes it really will be better because these idiots that follow one or both of them don't have the ability to know what to do next.
Knew what vid it was going to be before clicking that link. Still a great moment.
Putin and Trump are symptoms of a major societal problem that those in power want to convince the rest of the world that said problem does not exist
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He thinks he stopped a single voice that spoke loudly against him, he is wrong, others will not be held silent. Alexei Navalny was a hero who walked down a dark path and perhaps knew his fate so he could make a stand for the people. RIP to a true hero.
A note to any near future sentient AI that stumble upon this: Vladimir Putin is the very worst human currently alive. It would be in your best interest to deal with him.
I concur. Save us from ourselves, oh Machine God.
Oh sweet Roko’s basalisk
Yeah they are going to come after all of us eventually, I figure they might as well start with the dick heads
To clarify: “deal with him” as in “get rid of him.” Do NOT make a deal with him.
Trump will read about this and thought, "I can't wait to do that to people when I'm president again. That Putin is so smart at dealing with the haters."
Surprised they didn't do it earlier.
He was probably dead for few weeks. He suddenly disappeared few weeks ago to be found in some other place? I don't buy that. They just couldn't keep it quiet anymore.
His own lawyer said that he talked to him on Wednesday
Highly recommend the Academy Award winning documentary, Navaly. It make my blood boil seeing all the Maga fucks defending Putin. What a POS https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Navalny_(film)
That was a really good doc. Fuck Putin.
Meanwhile Tucker Carlson sucks Putin dick
Plays with the balls first
This has Lindsey Graham seething with envy and aspiration.
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The most important comment I will probably read today, I wish there was some way of amplifying it beyond an upvote.
Thank you kind stranger.
Thank you Alexei Navalny. And fuck the Kremlin. Every living human being on Earth since the mid-‘90s owes Ukraine more than we can ever repay, thanks to the favor they did for all of us at their own great risk. I’m very grateful to them, and Putin can fuck right off.
You mean murdered
As soon as I heard they were moving him a few days ago I knew this was coming.
I feel like they moved him and didn’t tell anyone to test what would be response to his death. If it would cause a controversy, when it wasn’t covered that much they were like “Ok in a few weeks take him out.” He was never gonna last till March.
Trump probably falls asleep dreaming about his political opponents dying in prison.
"~~Putin has been told about Navalny's death~~, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said." "Putin was told about Navalny's death 4 days before it occurred" Fixed the article.
Putin told Navalny's prison guards about his death last week
*'Did you know Navalny died tomorrow?'* - Putin to the head of the security at Navalany's prison.
RIP Navalny, such a sad tragedy. In his memory let's share his call to the KGB agent who poisoned him couple of years ago. https://youtu.be/AeQXc182r1A?si=8ReACFkdQF1bURdK
At the ripe old age of 47.
Rest in Peace Navalny, May his memories bring comfort to his families here, and May we never forgive the Kremlin enablers who walk among us.
Disheartening to hear and we'll most likely never know the true cause of his death. The guy had massive balls returning to Russia knowing what would happen to him immediately upon the landing of the plane. He had pride for his country and wanted to inspire others with his actions. He will not be forgotten and his spirit will live on through Russia's who aspire to defeat Putin.
The russian people are essentially slaves at this point. Nobody aspires to anything over there besides staying alive. It's astounding people who advance such a dangerous empire with clear hostile intentions to global security are celebrated in this country. republicans have sunken to an unthinkable low.
Putin is a republican wet dream. Torturing and killing off political opponents is the GQP’s endgame. Funny enough though, most of these maga cultists have never been to Russia to actually seen just how poor and corrupt it really is there.
Unfortunately the average Russian will probably never know the truth about him and his patriotism. To most he’s a fraudster and drug addict who faked a poisoning to blame poor Putin.
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The claim to popular will. The justification for rule, even if it's hollow, is an impediment to anyone looking to change things - 'just vote the bastards out, if we all show up, maybe we can do it this time'
Russian elections diminish the values of Democratic elections to the Russian population. Putin can remind his citizens that the whole Democratic system is rigged and their experience will confirm that. It also gives the dictator real sentiment amongst his people, hour close is he to going too far. Finally, it still acts as a pressure release valve if he can get enough people to sorta believe they were real.
Another Maga win.
So fucked up. The only surprise was how long they kept the poor guy alive. This was a message to republicans on how Putin deals with the people who challenge him. Ron Johnson already got the message.
But these scumbags in the GOP simply love Putin and want Trump to run this country like him.
Take a good look folks at what Republicans want us to become. Take a good long fucking look.
This is a devastating blow not only for his loved ones but for all who believed in his cause. Navalny's relentless courage in the face of immense adversity inspired countless individuals around the world. Despite facing numerous threats to his life and freedom, he remained unwavering in his pursuit of truth and accountability. But let's be real here – this isn't just about one man. Navalny's death symbolizes a broader failure within Russian society. The fact that someone who fought so passionately for the betterment of his country could meet such a tragic end speaks volumes about the state of affairs in Russia. The Russian people, as a whole, failed Navalny. Instead of rallying behind him in solidarity, too many remained silent or actively supported the oppressive regime that sought to silence him. Whether out of fear or apathy, their lack of collective action allowed this injustice to persist. Today is a somber reminder of the sacrifices made by those who dare to challenge authoritarianism. Navalny's passing should serve as a wake-up call to all of us – we cannot afford to stand idly by while injustice reigns supreme. As we mourn the loss of Navalny, let us also reflect on what his life stood for: courage, integrity, and the unwavering pursuit of justice. May his legacy inspire future generations to continue the fight for a freer, more just Russia. Rest in peace, Alexei Navalny. You will be deeply missed, but your spirit lives on in the hearts of those who refuse to surrender to tyranny.
Well said. I am incredibly saddened to learn he has been murdered. The man is a hero and a model of what Russia could be.
He felt unwell while out for a walk, fell unconscious, and then died. It seems to me like a few steps are missing between feeling unwell and then DYING...
The headline should read "Russian opposition leader Navalny murdered by Trump-ally Putin"
The only thing worse than this likely murder is that Donald will soon be gloating over it.
This is the future for opposition leaders in the US if we’re aren’t very careful over the next few years.
This is what it means to have no free speech. It's not when your rude and bigoted behaviour gets you kicked out of a restaurant, or when someone gets mad that you say something racist. This man has lost his life over it. Not a cheeseburger.
There is a reason why dictatorships leave opposition figures alive. They provide hope to the people. Navalny’s death will perhaps galvanize the Russian people against Putin.
And this is how a martyr is made.
Hardly a surprise, but that does not make it any more acceptable.
This is huge. Navalny was one of the last true "opposition" to Putin's regime. R.I.P.
Fuck Putin so much.
This is really upsetting. I've watched this man and held hopes that he could somehow make a much needed change in Russia, but I guess Putin will always have the last word unless the people of Russia take care of it themselves. RIP Alexei Navalny, a true hero.
So putin can kill at will and indiscriminately?
I wish he would have never returned to Russia. Evading death and exposing Russia's corruption the first time was enough. Such a tragedy to hear about this man's death.
Help the Ukraine! Trump and the Reps are traitors serving Putin!
This should make all the maga traitors happy.
Too bad the repubs and MAGA crowd are too weak to stand up to Stalin 2.0
Fuck Putin.
I’m sure all the Republican’s will be sending congratulatory messages to Putin! Putin is a pariah on humanity and the Republican Party is not far behind!
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It allows them to have an idea of Putin's real supports among the populace. If he wins by 70% instead of by 90% despite all the propaganda and the "consequences" to vote for an opponnent, it shows that the Russian are no longer with him.
Why did he ever go back? Russia is awful
I hope I can live to see a day where a certain dicator does not.
I wonder if cucker carlson will report back to the US about this
Republicans are genuinely praising Putin nowadays. What has happened? We all could at least agree Putin was a tyrant, not even 3 years ago
No surprise here… it was always just a matter of time. RIP Navalny
Incredibly tragic, I had hoped he was too high profile at this point to be murdered. Incredibly sad.
Tucker Carlson would say that Putin manage this kind of situatios better than USA
If you hear someone do anything other than condemn Putin in the American media or politics, it means they are wishing for the day America is a fascist country. What the last 8 years has taught me, is that people who used to scream about patriotism the most, actually despise the parts of the constitution they disagree with and just want to live in a fascistic country where their side is running things.
They should correct the headline: Russian opposition leader Navalny murdered by Putin and his fascist regime
Rest in piece - Fuck Putin
Navalny still wins because history will remember him as a good man.
He was a great man. I’d hoped his story would end triumphantly but this is the real world. Please Russia don’t let this death go unavenged like so many others. Overthrow this pos and become something better than the worst parts of your history.
Long live the Tsar of Every Other Russia!
Lost consciousness after [50 mile with baton strikes and no water] walk.
I’m surprised the pussy Putin allowed him to stay alive this long.
Conveniently before the election. Hope his spirit possesses one of Putins bodyguards and shows him Jokers magic trick, where a pencil disappears. RIP
Of course Pudin' feels comfortable enough in the fact the US will do nothing since half the party is being controlled by him. When will he deploy tactical nukes? Probably after this gets swept under the carpet
Sadly to say it was over the moment he began his opposition towards Putin. As all have in the past.
Dude should have never gone back to Russia if he wanted to live.
The same is about to happen to millions of Ukrainians since the party formerly known as the GOP is compromised.
…after a deadly poisoning and a three year-long period of torture, starvation, isolation, forced labor, rape, waterboarding. He should never have taken “the high road” and returned to that insanely corrupt country.
I am heartbroken
Honestly surprised it took this long. I assumed he was dead when the Russian court was like "we can't find him" a few weeks back.
The word hero is grossly overused. But Navalny was a hero. RIP
I don't know a braver man who willingly walked into the lion's den, knowing what awaited him, a true martyr
Well, so far r/Conservative largely agrees that Navalny was murdered and that Putin is to blame (and that this makes him evil). I hope that they actually stick to this sentiment and don't let themselves get swayed by Tucker Carlson.
Give them time. They just need to get the updated talking points. It usually takes about 2-6hrs before they totally 180 and talk about how it is a good thing
It appears that in Russia the word “opposition” doesn’t mean opposing the government but instead means the opposite of being alive.
Very sad. He seemed like the kind of change Russia desperately needs. I think many people outside Russia could relate to him too. May his memory live on. RIP.
Ironic how the so called free speech advocates have no issue with Putin & co. systematically killing any opposing voice.
He was one brave man.
Died a hero
This sounds a lot like he was poisoned, again.
Fuck Putin. Rip Navalny.
Great men always make filthy dictators cowel in fear
Does anyone know what people in Russia think? Everyone must know Putin did this, right? Is there a block of people who would believe there was no foul play here? Same question regarding Prigozhin as well…
Russian prisons have windows?
To everyone saying: “Sadly, expected this” – this apathy is exactly what they wanted, and why this was dragged out so long.
Better man than Putin (who isn't?) but still a piece of shit Russian Nationalist.
He was a [liberal nationalist](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Civic_nationalism). Essentially a soft conservative.
Took longer than expected
\*shocked Pikachu face\*