Russian Opposition Leader Reportedly Missing from Prison

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The Spin

Anti-Russia narrative

As Russia's prominent opposition leader, Alexei Navalny shouldn't be in prison at all. The main rival to the presidency, he should challenge Putin in the presidential election; however, he isn't even on the ballot. The Kremlin has hidden Navalny deep inside Russia's penal system to limit his influence on Russian politics further. The timing of his disappearance isn't coincidence — it's political control.

Pro-Russia narrative

The US has no right to meddle in Russia's internal affairs. The Kremlin doesn't keep tabs on the location or movement of detainees, including Alexei Navalny. He is a prisoner presently serving his term after being found guilty in a court of law. Any foreign interference, including by the US, is unacceptable.

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