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Stealing the Future in Russia
In the aftermath of the March 4 presidential election, United Civil Front leader Garry Kasparov comments on how Vladimir Putin has distorted the Russian public’s perception of his regime.
Mar 18, 2012 | Continued
Kasparov & Nemtsov: Sanction Putin’s Criminals
Garry Kasparov and Boris Nemtsov write for the Wall Street Journal on why the United States needs to replace the Jackson-Vanik amendment with a certain piece of pending legislation.
Mar 18, 2012 | Continued
Kasparov: Boycott NTV
Following a slanderous NTV program accusing the Russian opposition of paying people to attend their protests, Garry Kasparov backs out of a program on the channel on Mikhail Khodorkovsky.
Mar 16, 2012 | Continued
European Parliament Tells Putin to Cool It
A statement by the European Parliament calls on Putin to cool down his rhetoric against opposition demonstrators, condemns voting irregularities and also issues a call for reform.
Mar 15, 2012 | Continued
Scathing Putin/Simpsons Remix Goes Viral
A two-minute animated mashup based on ‘The Simpsons’ critiques Putin’s twelve years in power and provides a sobering look of what the next twelve have in store.
Mar 13, 2012 | Continued
Three Arrested at Thwarted Pussy Riot Prayer Session
Unexpected “technical difficulties” at the Cathedral of Christ the Savior prevent supporters of arrested musicians from holding a prayer session in their support, while police arrest them for no actual reason.
Mar 9, 2012 | Continued
Once More About the Numbers
Following the most falsified election in modern Russian history, opposition leader Garry Kasparov comments on the questionable nature of the Kremlin’s reported voting results.
Mar 6, 2012 | Continued
Putin Threatens Opposition Leaders with Murder as Election Day Nears
Open letter by Garry Kasparov of the United Civil Front condemning Putin’s open threats against the lives of Russian oppositionists.
Mar 1, 2012 | Continued
Kasparov: Official March 4 Outcome Doesn’t Matter
Opposition leader Garry Kasparov argues that the March 4 presidential election is Russia’s chance to finally delegitimize the Putin regime – which has already done most of the work itself.
Feb 29, 2012 | Continued
Medvedev Meets With Russian Opposition Leaders
Russian President Dmitri Medvedev held a meeting with several leaders of the non-systemic opposition on Monday to discuss political prisoners, reform of the country’s political system, and term limits for the post of president
Feb 20, 2012 | Continued