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A 25-Year Sentence Seals Putin’s Switch From Authoritarianism To Totalitarianism

Image of Russian political activist Vladimir Kara-Murza in a formal attire, handcuffed and staring intently ahead.
Russian political activist Vladimir Kara-Murza attending the verdict announcement at the Moscow City Court after being charged with high treason on April 17th, 2023. Moscow City Court Press Office/TASS via Zuma

Vladimir Kara-Murza was handed the heaviest prison sentence since the beginning of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Putin is making an example of the rare few who dare to speak out against him, evoking the reign of Joseph Stalin.

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