Dissident Ilya Yashin, released in a prisoner swap, welcomed in Berlin; urges crowd to resist Putin and release other political prisoners.

Russian dissident Ilya Yashin, recently released in a prisoner swap, received a warm welcome in Berlin, where he urged the crowd to continue fighting against President Vladimir Putin and called for the release of other political prisoners. His return has revitalized the Russian exile community in Germany, which has seen nearly 2,000 activists granted asylum since the invasion of Ukraine. This event marks a significant moment of hope for the growing dissident movement.

September 13, 2024
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