Several prominent figures, including Vladimir Kara-Murza and Yulia Navalnaya, have penned op-eds urging the international community not to recognize Putin's upcoming reelection in Russia. They argue that Putin's next term is illegal and should be condemned. Navalnaya emphasizes that not recognizing Putin would punish him and hasten his downfall, likening Putin to a mafia leader known for brutality, cynicism, and violence.
"Look at Putin as the leader of a mafia group. You will grasp his brutality, cynicism, penchant for violence, fondness for ostentatious luxury — and willingness to lie and kill," @yulia_navalnaya writes, urging the west not to recognize Russia's elections https://t.co/G8CFueXP82
In an op-ed for WaPo, Yulia Navalnaya urges the West not to recognize Putin’s reelection this coming weekend. She first argues that it will "punish him and hasten his end" but later calls it a "principled stand." https://t.co/tWzZDsGIoe Her reasoning is that it would "be an…
Opinion | Vladimir Kara-Murza: “Putin’s next term is illegitimate” - The world should not recognise Putin’s supposed “election victory”. An incredibly brave piece from someone in Putin’s custody. https://t.co/orr5LdRpdu
The Russian opposition's next tactic -- to call on international community to deem Putin illegitimate. "I call on political leaders of the West.. to not recognize Putin as the legitimate president of Russia." @yulia_navalnaya writes in new op-ed https://t.co/UwQr6ufUJv
Putin’s next term is illegal, @VKaraMurza writes from a Russian prison. The world should call him out on it. https://t.co/3zfZ4yeY9A
Putin’s next term is illegal. The world should call him out on it. New column from @vkaramurza in “SPECIAL REGIME” PRISON COLONY No. 7, OMSK, Russia. https://t.co/5ILcfLPuVB
Putin’s next term is illegal. The world should call him out on it. https://t.co/dov73vYUTf