Saturday, January 30, 2021

How Big a Threat Is Navalny to Putin's Power? | DW News

Russian President Vladimir Putin has been coming under unusual pressure. A billion-dollar palace allegedly paid for illegally has been making global headlines, while young Russians flood TikTok with calls for protests. Thousands hit the streets in some of the most widespread demonstrations in years. And the president himself faced the public to deny accusations of stolen wealth. Much of the agitation was sparked by Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny, now watching from prison.

With parliamentary elections looming, does Navalny pose a growing threat to President Putin's rule?