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Re:Alexei Navalny has died – authorities by alkonaut on Friday February 16, 2024 @09:40AM (#39397632)
Putin usually had faked opposition, and even some illusion of election monitoring. This time around it seems there will be no illusion of having elections at all since there will be no international monitoring and seemingly not even a pretend opposition.

But I guess why would he pretend to have democracy? The Russians certainly don't buy it, and the countries that might care have already cut all ties. I wonder why he bothers to have the election charade?

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Re:Alexei Navalny has died – authorities by Andrew_nenakhov on Saturday February 17, 2024 @01:35AM (#39406972)
For his underlings, so that they think that the regime is based on his personal legitimacy and control, and also as a loyalty test.

If he wouldn't be able to regularly display that he has control over the country, it'll be easier for some opportunistic group to organize a coup..

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