Russian opposition pauses to build energy for election

In an uneven contest with the Kremlin, Alexey Navalny's team wants to avoid early defeat without losing all momentum

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  • High-impact arrest
  • Seeking external support
  • Momentum without Navalny
  • Relations with other oppositionists
  • Round two: elections

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