«Мы должны совместно, и те, кто в России остался, и те, кто выехал, найти точки соприкосновения. Принять это как данность — что в России есть одна легальная [антивоенная] партия». Александр Гончаренко, Ксения Фадеева и Станислав Андрейчук в «Гранях недели» — о стратегии оппозиции на выборах-2026.

Met with @crow.house.gov to thank him for his support and solidarity during my imprisonment — and for his continuing advocacy on behalf of political prisoners in Russia and other authoritarian countries. The U.S. must stand on the side of freedom.

Always a pleasure to see @repcohen.bsky.social, ranking member of @www.csce.gov and a true leader on defending human rights and democracy across the globe. In these times, voices like his are indispensable.

Сегодня путинский Минюст объявил «нежелательной организацией» благотворительный фонд «Мир Всем», помогающий православным священникам, сохранившим верность евангельским принципам и выступающим против войны. А путинская пропаганда будет дальше рассказывать про «традиционные христианские ценности».

With Senator Sheldon @whitehouse.senate.gov, ranking member of @www.csce.gov and a strong voice in support of democracy and human rights around the world. An engaging and productive conversation, as always.

Important conversation at the Atlantic Council today about the Moscow Patriarchate’s complicity in supporting Putin’s war in Ukraine and persecuting anti-war clergy in Russia — and about the reforms that will need to take place in the Orthodox Church in the post-Putin Russia.

Good conversation with Congressman William Keating @keating.house.gov, ranking member of the House Europe Subcommittee. Defending democracy worldwide has long been both a moral stance and a national security interest for the U.S. — and it must remain so.

Looking forward to our Georgetown conversation with Professor Ben Nathans on “The Dissident in History and Politics: The Soviet Past, Russia’s Present, and the Global Moment”. events.georgetown.edu/event/33692-...

@vkaramurza.bsky.social is a resounding voice for freedom and my dear friend. We first worked together to pass the Magnitsky Act. Since then, Vladimir has been poisoned twice by his government. He was unjustly imprisoned for 2.5 years for speaking out against Russia’s lawless war on Ukraine.

In these times, principled voices in the U.S. Congress matter more than ever. So wonderful to reconnect with an old friend, one of the driving forces behind the Magnitsky Act, and now freshman Congresswoman Maggie @goodlander.house.gov Thank you for your solidarity, dedication, and resolve.

Honoured to meet with Senator @shaheen.senate.gov, one of the strongest and clearest voices on Capitol Hill in defence of democracy and human rights worldwide. An engaging and fruitful conversation, as always.

Delighted to meet with @repmcgovern.bsky.social, co-chair of the Lantos Human Rights Commission, the original sponsor of the Magnitsky Act, and one of the strongest human rights advocates in the U.S. Congress. Grateful for his continued support to political prisoners in Russia and worldwide.

«Красная дорожка диктатору, которую раскатывали на Аляске, — это та самая дорога в никуда. Именно это и ведет к развязыванию войны. Потому что если агрессор не получает организованное, единое и активное противодействие, то война будет продолжаться». 👇

«Продолжать нельзя закончить». Может ли война в Украине остановиться при режиме Путина? Первый выпуск возобновлённой программы «Грани недели» уже в эфире. 👇

VLADIMIR KARA-MURZA (@vkaramurza.bsky.social): What was most agonizing for us in the Russian democratic opposition was to watch the indifference with which this authoritarian slide was being met by the majority of Russian citizens and the acquiescence that Putin was receiving from the West.

"The last time Russia held anything approaching a free and fair election was in March of 2000, more than 25 years ago. I was 18 years old at the time. This was the first time I voted in a presidential election—and, for all intents and purposes, it was the last." — @vkaramurza.bsky.social

One of the clearest lessons from history is that appeasing an aggressor will never lead to peace. We do not need to go back to the 1930s to ascertain this indisputable truth—it is enough to look at the past quarter century of Vladimir Putin’s rule in Russia. — @vkaramurza.bsky.social

Honoured to be joining Georgetown University as its first Dissident-in-Residence — and grateful for an opportunity to help engage the younger generation in the global struggle for democracy and human rights.

«Единственный язык, который понимают диктаторы — это язык принципов». Поговорили в эфире DW о тактике Трампа в отношении Путина и о том, почему умиротворение агрессора никогда не сработает. (С 59:30) www.youtube.com/live/c__oyc3...

Когда читаешь такие истории о страшном, откровенном, неприкрытом зле, легко потерять веру в человечество… Как земля носит таких нелюдей? Но потом видишь настоящих людей — добрых, неравнодушных, милосердных, которые борются со злом, чтобы его остановить. (1/2)

When I come across stories of pure, unabashed, monstrous evil, I start all burning inside and come close to losing faith in humanity... How can such “people” even exist in the world? But then I hear about good, kind-hearted, compassionate people who are fighting to stop this evil. (1/2)

Бонн может стать девятым городом в мире, в котором есть площадь, улица или сквер, названные в память Бориса Немцова - наряду с Киевом, Вашингтоном, Вильнюсом, Прагой, Брэмптоном, Братиславой, Софией и Лондоном.

"Like many autocrats, Putin came to power in a democratic way. No military takeover, no uprisings, no violent coups—just the regular, boring constitutional procedure. … Nothing consolidates political power like fear and war—and Putin used both to his advantage.” — @vkaramurza.bsky.social

2025 or 1938? Vladimir Kara-Murza warns Trump repeating pre-WWII mistakes by appeasing Putin www.msnbc.com/ali-velshi/w...

One of my favorite moments from #LibCon2025 was Russian dissident @vkaramurza.bsky.social's powerful dinner keynote address. Here it is in @theunpopulist.net in its entirety. Please read and share widely.

“Putin got his biggest gift before he even set foot on Alaskan soil.” On Fox News to discuss the dangers of the U.S. policy of appeasement towards the Kremlin dictator. www.foxnews.com/video/637701...

“Putin got his biggest gift before he even set foot on Alaskan soil.” On Fox News to discuss the dangers of the U.S. policy of appeasement towards the Kremlin dictator. www.foxnews.com/video/637701...

“If there is one clear lesson from history, it is that you cannot achieve peace by appeasing an aggressor.” Joined @velshi.com on @msnbc.com today to discuss the Trump-Putin meeting in Alaska. www.msnbc.com/ali-velshi/w...

Watching Trump and Putin’s summit, one could wonder if it was 1938 or 2025, says @vkaramurza.bsky.social. He draws parallels to past dictators and wars, warning that we should learn from history that "you cannot achieve peace by appeasing an aggressor." #Velshi www.msnbc.com/ali-velshi/w...

Watching Trump and Putin’s summit, one could wonder if it was 1938 or 2025, says @vkaramurza.bsky.social. He draws parallels to past dictators and wars, warning that we should learn from history that "you cannot achieve peace by appeasing an aggressor." #Velshi www.msnbc.com/ali-velshi/w...

“If there is one clear lesson from history, it is that you cannot achieve peace by appeasing an aggressor.” Joined @velshi.com on @msnbc.com today to discuss the Trump-Putin meeting in Alaska.

Kara-Murza sees Putin for what he is: a monster who despoiled his nation, savaged its constitution, murdered his critics, launched an unprovoked genocidal attack against a democratic neighbor, and who today is a wanted war criminal. charliesykes.substack.com/p/an-infamou...

Trump met with Putin on Friday to discuss Russia's war on Ukraine, without Ukraine at the table. Longtime opponents of Putin’s regime, @vkaramurza.bsky.social & @billbrowder.bsky.social will join me at 11a ET on the dangers of dealing with Putin & what Trump should've known beforehand. #Velshi

Please join me @velshimsnbc.bsky.social 10a-1p w/ Bishop William Barber II @michaelfanone.bsky.social Fmr. Amb.Victoria Nuland @peterbeinart.bsky.social Jason Stanley David Kirkpatrick @billbrowder.bsky.social @vkaramurza.bsky.social #Velshi 1/2

“Modern politicians have thrown human rights off the table of any negotiations. They believe it is nonsense, these human rights.” Nobel Peace Prize laureate Dmitry Muratov on @swissinfo.bsky.social: www.youtube.com/watch?v=NvQH...

“Rewarding an aggressor never leads to peace.” On @msnbc.com today to discuss the Trump-Putin meeting in Munich… sorry, in Anchorage. www.msnbc.com/ana-cabrera-...

“Rewarding an aggressor never leads to peace.” On @msnbc.com today to discuss the Trump-Putin meeting in Munich… sorry, in Anchorage. www.msnbc.com/ana-cabrera-...

Dinner Keynote at #LibCon2025 by @vkaramurza.bsky.social

From a principled source - by Russia's former political prisoner (and twice poisoned opposition activist), Vladimir Kara-Murza:

“In the most important sense, Putin got everything he wanted before he even set foot on Alaskan soil. An illegitimate usurper and an indicted war criminal, with just one phone call from the American president he has been readmitted as a bona fide participant in the international community.”

“Rewarding an aggressor has never led to peace, and it never will. The only language bullies understand is one of strength and principle, whether they happen to be in Caracas or in Moscow.” My latest piece in @washingtonpost.com on the upcoming Trump-Putin meeting in Alaska.

This story is honestly almost comedic. Vladimir Kara-Murza @vkaramurza.bsky.social who was exiled in Russia in exchange of Russian political prisoners for American spies was denied issuing Russian passport, because, quote "he's restricted from leaving Russia". He was exiled without any valid docs.

The Kremlin revives yet another Soviet practice — stripping (de facto) its opponents of citizenship.

«Вот этот общий тюремный опыт, когда ты понимаешь, что на самом деле важно в этой жизни, а что не имеет вообще никакого значения, — он, конечно, сближает так, как не сближает, наверное, ничто». Участники обмена заключёнными 1 августа 2024 года — в большом видеорепортаже Би-Би-Си к первой годовщине.

'Russian society does bear significant responsibility for this.' #TheEuropeConversation sits down with the Russian Political Activist, Vladimir Kara-Murza, who explains who is responsible for Putin's actions.

Russian opposition activist and former political prisoner, Vladimir Kara Murza says Western leaders’ treatment of Putin in the past was "shocking and shameful", and gave Putin leeway and erode democracy in Russia. #TheEuropeConversation

«Вдруг ты из этой одиночки сибирской, из четырёх стен ШИЗО, попадаешь в огромный мир, где сидят какие-то президенты, с тобой встречаются канцлеры, премьер-министры, где нужно давать интервью, проводить пресс-конференции. И это, конечно, очень тяжело психологически».

Today marks the anniversary of @vkaramurza.bsky.social’s release from his unjust imprisonment for his exemplary commitment to developing a democratic and prosperous future for the Russian people.

Journalist Vladimir Kara-Murza was imprisoned in 2022 for criticizing the Putin regime and its invasion of #Ukraine. A year ago today, he was finally released. We must continue to fight for political prisoners like @vkaramurza.bsky.social who risk everything to challenge authoritarianism.

“The best promise of long-term security, stability, and democracy on our continent, the best promise for a Europe that would finally be whole, free, and at peace, will be a democratic Russia. I believe in this promise with all my heart.” @vkaramurza.bsky.social