Stop recognizing Vladimir Putin “legitimate president” once upon a time in russia upcoming presidential electionsis planned for next March and the search is ongoing different interlocutorsBoth among civil society opposed to the war in Ukraine and among the existing segments Russian political elite. This is the suggestion of many people in a few words. Russian opposition forces abroad, you receive lots of supportBoth inside and outside the Russian Federation, and this is aimed at isolating the Russian Federation. Kremlin leader with the support EU And United States of America.
The text, initiated by the Free Russians Association, which brings together Russians opposing the Putinist regime in Spain, was taken up by the following organizations: openRussia, Directed by former businessman and former political prisoner Mikhail Khodorkovsky, the film makes a tremendous commitment. list of reasons Why Vladimir Putin should not be recognized as the legitimate president of Russia, quoting verbatim resolution 2519 adopted by the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) last October. Among these, systematic falsification The results of successive elections, the imprisonment or killing of political opponents, closing anyone neutralization Independent media, holding elections in the territories taken from Ukraine as a result of the war, voter intimidation in these regions with methods such as extortion wave threateningmanipulation of voter rolls and closure of election observation organizations and, of course, international accusations of war crimes International Criminal Court against the president.
“Putin is called in the West ‘terrorist’accused of terrorizing neighbor countrybut they keep considering it legitimate presidentAnastasia Shevchenko, member of the Russian Anti-War Committee, tells El Periódico de Cataluña of the Prensa Ibérica group, emphasizing the contradiction that, in her opinion, both realities represent. For Putin, “sending” is very important. “Inside and outside the country where he is president” messagelegitimate, legal and elected for the people,” summarizes Shevchenko. The aim of the attempt not to recognize him as the legitimate president is precisely to show that this is “not true,” he continues.
“With a big ego”
Putin “a character” a big ego“and it is very important for him to give the message that he is president”legitimate, legal And chosen one for the people,” summarizes Shevchenko. However, surveys conducted in Russia revealed the president’s popularity figures. average 75% support, do not react to reality at all. “It hasn’t been like this for a long time,” the activist recalls.
According to the text of the document circulating, Russian rivals They propose to “cut off all contact” with Putin just two warnings: final “peace” negotiations or “humanitarian” talks. Shevchenko believes this will help realize that Putin is “not equivalent to Russia,” which will make room for some sectors of Russia. society Members of the Russian elite opposed the war, and members of the elite opposed conflict to express themselves. “Putin must be avoided, we need Europe’s help to open rifts among the elites,” he says.
more than 6,000 people They signed the declaration prepared with the help of Russian lawyers and international law experts. The book, which has already been translated into many languages, has received the support of major political leaders opposed to Putin and prominent representatives of the art world, including Nadezhda Tolokonnikova, a well-known rapper and member of the music group. Cat Revolt. But the largest group comes precisely from the interior of the country, which fills the society with hope. Russian opposition. “Dangerous” but “many people” from within Russia signed a signature stating their place of residence, “MoscowSt. Petersburg…”