• SuperDuper@lemmy.world
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    10 months ago

    In addition to Putin not wanting to turn him into a martyr, keeping him around as an opposition candidate allows Putin to maintain a facade of democratic legitimacy. The people have another viable option besides Putin, even if it’s just the illusion of free choice.