Putin has systematically eliminated political opponents and dissenting voices from "summary" of Putin's People by Catherine Belton
Putin's calculated strategy to silence opposition and suppress dissent has been a defining feature of his rule. Through a combination of legal maneuvers, intimidation tactics, and violence, he has systematically removed political opponents and critical voices from the public sphere. This ruthless approach has sent a chilling message to anyone who dares to challenge his authority or speak out against his regime. One of Putin's favored methods for neutralizing dissent is to use the legal system to target his opponents. He has weaponized the courts to bring bogus charges against political rivals, leading to their arrest and imprisonment. By exploiting loopholes in the legal framework and manipulating the judiciary, he has managed to portray his crackdown on dissent as a legitimate r...
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