Don't Give Up on a Better Russia

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

44% : We had seen Putin use polls and elections to create an impression, both within Russia and outside the country, that he has overwhelming support -- an impression which helps him both control Russians and influence foreign politicians.
44% : Iran's 2022 antigovernment protests captured the hearts of people all over the world, yet public executions and thousands of arrests subdued the unrest.
43% : The EU states that border mainland Russia -- Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, and Poland -- have prevented most Russians with existing tourist visas from entering.
40% : Given Putin's past behavior, Moscow would likely continue ordering attacks from across the border or try to interfere in the elections in the US or EU.
35% : In Ukraine, for example, the 2014 Maidan revolution successfully toppled the country's corrupt president after he tried to stop Ukraine from deepening relations with the EU.
34% : February 24, 2022, was the worst day of my life.
34% : Writing an article criticizing Putin or making social media posts calling for an end to the "Special Military Operation" can lead to prison terms that might extend for up to 15 years.

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