Divided Voices of Russian Opposition

The Russian opposition is experiencing significant fragmentation as various leaders express differing views and strategies. Prominent figures like Yulia Navalny, Ilya Yashin, and Vladimir Kara-Murza have called for a demonstration in Berlin against Putin's regime and the war in Ukraine, aiming to honor Alexei Navalny's legacy.

Conversely, Yekaterina Duntsova is organizing an unofficial referendum in St. Petersburg, highlighting internal divisions. Allegations regarding questionable funding sources for the Navalny team have clouded their efforts, while notable opposition figures like Mikhail Khodorkovsky and Garry Kasparov have withdrawn their support.

The situation is further complicated by external critiques, such as those from Ukrainian Ambassador Oleksij Makejew, who labeled the Berlin protest as a 'disgraceful PR stunt.' This environment of distrust and dissent underscores the perilous reality for Kremlin critics.