Alexey Navalny’s Fearless Return to Russia

This might look like insanity to most people but it's actually an extremely intelligent move. If something happens to him, he will become a martyr and I am not sure if Putin can handle the ensuing social unrest. It also makes Putin seem powerless and emboldens his opposition.

A brilliant article, about an incredible guy.<p>It is terrifying to think what might happen next given Putin’s likely rage at Nalvany’s refusal to give in or give up.<p>Hopefully the knowledge that the world is watching, closer than ever, will have <i>some</i> impact...