Yuri Drakokhrust explores the crossroads and possible political destinations of newly released Nikolai Statkevich
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In his usual blog on Radio Liberty website Yuri Drakokhrust explores the crossroads and possible political destinations of newly released Nikolai Statkevich. The initial idea of the ex-political prisoner was to “delegitimize” presidential elections but as he is free now, what could be his further actions on the case?
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