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Berlin Anti-War March: Russian Opposition's Unity Challenge
The Russian opposition plans a large anti-war march in Berlin, facing internal disagreements but united against Putin's regime and the war in Ukraine.
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Anti-War CommitteeКовчег (The Ark)BildDw
Юлия Навальная (Yulia Navalnaya)Илья Яшин (Ilya Yashin)Владимир Кара-Мурза (Vladimir Kara-Murza)Михаил Ходорковский (Mikhail Khodorkovsky)Борис Немцов (Boris Nemtsov)
- Why is the Russian opposition organizing an anti-war march in Berlin?
- The Russian opposition aims to demonstrate unity and strength against the war in Ukraine through a large anti-war march in Berlin. They hope to amplify the voices of those in Russia who cannot openly protest and show the international community their opposition to Putin.
- What internal conflicts or challenges are facing the Russian opposition regarding this march?
- Internal disputes and disagreements, particularly regarding the use of Russian flags, have challenged the opposition's efforts to present a united front. However, organizers have prioritized the shared goal of opposing the war and Putin's regime, downplaying these disagreements.
- What are the key demands or objectives of the anti-war march, and are there any significant disagreements about them?
- While the march focuses on common goals like withdrawing Russian troops from Ukraine, prosecuting Putin as a war criminal, and freeing political prisoners, some members of the opposition have criticized the inclusion of Russian flags, viewing this as problematic.
- How important is mass participation to the success of the march, and what strategies are being employed to achieve it?
- The march's success hinges on its ability to draw a large crowd, thereby demonstrating the scale of opposition to the war within Russia. The organizers are drawing inspiration from the Iranian opposition's successful large-scale demonstrations in Berlin.
- Beyond the march, what other strategies is the Russian opposition pursuing to challenge the Putin regime and influence Western policy?
- The opposition is also working to influence Western sanctions policy, arguing that current measures are insufficient and pushing for policies that would further weaken the Russian economy and military. They have presented their proposals to German authorities.