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Fractured Russian Opposition to Protest in Berlin
Russian opposition leaders plan a Berlin protest against Putin and the war in Ukraine, but internal divisions and disagreements over symbols threaten unity.
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Russian Anti-Corruption FoundationRussian Anti-War Committee
Ilya YashinVladimir Kara-MurzaYulia NavalnayaAlexei NavalnyVladimir PutinMikhail KhodorkovskyDmitry GudkovKseniya LarinaAlexander Kynev
- Who are the main organizers and participants of the planned protest in Berlin?
- Prominent Russian opposition leaders, including Ilya Yashin, Vladimir Kara-Murza, and Yulia Navalnaya, will protest against Vladimir Putin and the war in Ukraine in Berlin.
- What is the main point of contention among the Russian opposition regarding the Berlin protest?
- A dispute arose over whether protesters should carry the Russian flag, with some arguing it's been discredited by the war and others believing restrictions would decrease attendance.
- How is the Russian opposition-in-exile currently structured, and what are the challenges it faces?
- The Russian opposition-in-exile is fractured, with groups supporting different leaders like Navalnaya and Mikhail Khodorkovsky, leading to competing events and a lack of complete unity.
- What is the overall outlook for the future of the Russian opposition, and what uncertainties remain?
- The future of the Russian opposition remains uncertain, with no clear plan or unified leadership, despite efforts to find common ground and present a united front against Putin's regime.
- What are the goals and hopes of the organizers for the Berlin demonstration, and what inspiration do they draw from?
- Yashin hopes the Berlin rally will help unite the opposition and amplify the voices of those in Russia against the war, drawing inspiration from the Iranian opposition's success in organizing large protests.