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Vladimir Kara-Murza Calls Putin a 'Murderer,' Urges Stronger European Leadership

12/11/2025

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Vladimir Kara-Murza, a Russian opposition figure, told FRANCE 24 that President Vladimir Putin is a "murderer" who orchestrated Nemtsov and Navalny's assassinations.
Kara-Murza survived two poisoning attempts and spent 2.5 years in prison, describing solitary confinement as torture.
He criticized U.S. policy toward Ukraine as "shameful" and called Trump's peace plan "Putin's Christmas wish list."
He said dictators respond to strength and urged Europe to lead if the U.S. fails.

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Vladimir Kara-Murza, a Russian opposition figure, told FRANCE 24 that President Vladimir Putin is a "murderer" who orchestrated Nemtsov and Navalny's assassinations.
Kara-Murza survived two poisoning attempts and spent 2.5 years in prison, describing solitary confinement as torture.
He criticized U.S. policy toward Ukraine as "shameful" and called Trump's peace plan "Putin's Christmas wish list."
He said dictators respond to strength and urged Europe to lead if the U.S. fails.