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What does Navalny’s murder confirmation mean for Russia, Ukraine and the West? (kyivindependent.com)

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The effective confirmation by five European countries that Russia did kill opposition leader Alexei Navalny in 2024 did not surprise those familiar with the Kremlin's track record.

But the Feb. 14 statement, which blames Russia for the murder and specifies the kind of poison used, represents a new milestone in the deterioration in Russian-European relations.

Previously European countries were more reluctant to antagonize Russia. But Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine and Kremlin-linked murders and sabotage all over the continent have pushed Europe towards a harsher and more resolute approach.

"It looks like (Russian President Vladimir) Putin’s penchant for killing has been recognized as outrageous," Russian political analyst Dmitry Oreshkin told the Kyiv Independent. "And now it will be impossible to restore normal relations with him. The idea that it is possible to make deals with him is becoming less and less popular in Europe."

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[–] perestroika@slrpnk.net 1 points 1 month ago

a fantasy that liberals believe in

You should ask about this fantasy about a guy called Milosevic (actually you can't, he killed himself). He was dictator in Serbia for a considerable number of years, but eventually they dethroned him, reasoned he was a burden to their political future, and gave him up to the international court. It took a long time for political winds to turn. That is why crimes against humanity do not expire.

there is no consequence for killing as many people as you want, as long as you have an army and money.

That's silly. Killing even one person will produce enemies. Killing many people will produce countless enemies. Armies and money cannot be taken for granted if one keeps making enemies (also, they do not protect against assassination).

However, I do not imply certainty of Putin ever standing on trial. He could make peace and rule with an iron fist until natural death. He could be considered a burden and touch the wrong door handle without a big fuss. He could touch the wrong door handle courtesy of a foreign agency. Revenge is often quicker than justice. But there is a considerable possibility of Russians eventually removing him, eventually deciding that he's a burden, and giving him up. Hopefully he will get a nice free apartment in the Hague next to Trump.