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828 arrests (so far) at protests that certainly seemed less than half the size of last week's. In other words, an even higher arrest ratio. This is definitely a point being made
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In the short term, consistent ruthlessness works in controlling open protest, so long as the security forces remain willing
In the longer term, this tends to be a sign of the beginning of the end, the point when a regime has run out of ideas and is losing legitimacy
In the longer term, this tends to be a sign of the beginning of the end, the point when a regime has run out of ideas and is losing legitimacy
I honestly don't think Putin wanted to rule from a throne of bayonets
I honestly don't think he'll have much choice if he continues like this and - crucially - if any sparks from Moscow ignite any kindling elsewhere in the country
I honestly don't think he'll have much choice if he continues like this and - crucially - if any sparks from Moscow ignite any kindling elsewhere in the country
