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This really is worth a half-hour's watch. Four young, articulate men, stating their views on the war in Ukraine, a real credit to the University (& Britain).
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Protesting in Russia isn't that easy;
'The authorities’ machine of repression has been honed over two decades, to a high degree of sophistication. Rather than breaking heads and teargassing crowds, Russian police get up close and personal, putting young protesters on a pseudo-legal conveyor that threatens to destroy their lives if they persist. People arrested for “participation in an unsanctioned meeting” for the first time receive a 20,000 rouble (£120) fine, and get a criminal record. The penalty is issued on the spot, upon the signature of a confession.
Suspects who refuse to sign are remanded in custody for weeks, awaiting a court hearing – with a 99.5 per cent likelihood of their being convicted anyway. For the second arrest, the penalty is 15 days in jail – unless police choose to charge suspects for organising a meeting, for which they could face three months. A third arrest could mean charges of treason, a law updated last week to include an open-ended definition of acts designed to “undermine the security and stability of the state”, which carries a penalty of up to 15 years.'
'The authorities’ machine of repression has been honed over two decades, to a high degree of sophistication. Rather than breaking heads and teargassing crowds, Russian police get up close and personal, putting young protesters on a pseudo-legal conveyor that threatens to destroy their lives if they persist. People arrested for “participation in an unsanctioned meeting” for the first time receive a 20,000 rouble (£120) fine, and get a criminal record. The penalty is issued on the spot, upon the signature of a confession.
Suspects who refuse to sign are remanded in custody for weeks, awaiting a court hearing – with a 99.5 per cent likelihood of their being convicted anyway. For the second arrest, the penalty is 15 days in jail – unless police choose to charge suspects for organising a meeting, for which they could face three months. A third arrest could mean charges of treason, a law updated last week to include an open-ended definition of acts designed to “undermine the security and stability of the state”, which carries a penalty of up to 15 years.'
"It’s as I said"
Righto! ... but "trust, but verify", eh ?
What is the meaning of the "Z" symbol?
Another 'guess' ---> "According to Galina Starovoitova Fellow Kamil Galeev, "Z" is a letter that Russian Military are putting on their vehicles departing to Ukraine. "Some interpret "Z" as "Za pobedy" (for victory). Others - as "Zapad" (West),” the scholar said on Twitter."
"Russian military officials have officially not said anything about the symbols."
https:/
Righto! ... but "trust, but verify", eh ?
What is the meaning of the "Z" symbol?
Another 'guess' ---> "According to Galina Starovoitova Fellow Kamil Galeev, "Z" is a letter that Russian Military are putting on their vehicles departing to Ukraine. "Some interpret "Z" as "Za pobedy" (for victory). Others - as "Zapad" (West),” the scholar said on Twitter."
"Russian military officials have officially not said anything about the symbols."
https:/
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