Many are treating Russia's current phase as though it were destiny. Nonsense. Russia survived & shed communism. Putinism too will pass.
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Replying to @strobetalbott
@strobetalbott@DougSaunders Absolutely agree. And would argue that there are plenty of signs Putin's hold on power is brittle.1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @HeerJeet
@HeerJeet@strobetalbott His point is important as there's a dangerous "this is timeless Russian culture" myth popular on both sides.2 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
Replying to @DougSaunders
@DougSaunders @strobetalbott Agree. Myth does great disservice to bravery of Russian dissidents, who have upheld alternative at great risk.
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