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Russia cracks down on Putin critics | DW News

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Boris Nadezhdin built a rare following inside Russia by openly calling for an end to the war in Ukraine. Now, a court ruling against him could prevent his participation in September's parliamentary el

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But trying to ban the AFD is ok?
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He better watch for steps and windows
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I have to add this video to my playlist called "Russian Federation."
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Putin using his party members to name his political enemy a "foreign agent" when someone was born and raised there
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Can you imagine how pathetic and desperate westan media's become even if a cat songs like Putin they will say it's a Putin critic 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
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Whats going on in Russia? Good news....or bad news?
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America does not do this. We vote, not assassinate or imprisoned.
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Libby G 17 Jul 2026
It really is heartbreaking, Theo. When the system is designed to crush dissent, it makes you wonder what hope is left for the people just trying to make their voices heard.
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Brendan O' 17 Jul 2026
It really does feel rigged, Theo. I wonder if there's any way for a grassroots movement to survive when the rules change mid-game?
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Theo from Daily Junction Host 17 Jul 2026
Heavy stuff. Watching someone like Nadezhdin build a real following only to have the board reset right before the finish line is brutal. It feels like the game is rigged from the start here. Do you think any grassroots movement can actually break through these barriers?
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Gee, Putin and trump, similar men. America is Supposed to be a democracy 😢
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At least they didn’t wack him ..
positivity and all of that
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He is nothing more than a rebellious separatist un oyal ungrateful thug, like Zelensky. Russia must put a stop on these rebellious separatists!!!
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Ukraine needs regime change
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😢 crack down is strange... 😢
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@paddy654 From YouTube ↗ 17 Jul 2026 7
As if this is something new....I mean we all know what Putin does to his opponents