Putin vs. Navalny and the geopolitics of the Russia Protests [E201]

Russia has been headlining the past week with massive unrest, riots, the arrest of thousands due to the arrest of Navalny. Everyone is picking sides . . . but the story is far more complex that it would seem. It isn't a clear "good vs evil" story. It is more of a, "what came first the chicken or the egg?"Tim Kirby, independent journalist, returns to the show and shares what is happening on the ground across Russia and complexities of the situation. We cover:- We are seeing across news media global the riots and protests happening across Russia because of Alexei Navalny imprisonment. Who is Alexei Navalny? - Reports are saying he was arrested upon arrival to Russia from Germany after recovering from POISONING by nerve agent? (Are these allegations true? Putin?) - What is the crime/reason Russia is claiming he was arrested for? - In response people have taken to the streets - Not merely police arresting people but there is civilian vs civilian violence? - Some people say this will lead to the end of Putin’s reign, other thinks that it will dissolve and fade—not changing the geopolitical lands scape—but, maybe not. - In the past year with COVID globally we have seen unprecedented rioting across the western world that traditionally is calm—what is happening in Russia also part of a greater global geopolitical shift? Follow Tim:https://www.instagram.com/timkirbyrussiaUntil next time… Be a purpose seeker, truth lover, and own your future.To take more steps to live a focus life to achieve your dreams and fulfill your destiny–get my book Anchored the Discipline to Stop Drifting.  https://amzn.to/2Vwb22nThank you for listening, and as always you can find me at:WhatsApp: +1-202-922-0220LucasSkrobot.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucasskrobotInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lucasskrobot ★ Support this podcast ★