Mikhail's presence Khodorkovsky and Andrei Illarionov's participation in Donald Trump's inauguration was an unexpected turn of events in the Russian political arena.
URA-Inform reports this with reference to Politika Strany.
Their participation is causing many questions about the interaction of the Russian opposition with Western leaders.
Who are these people?
- Mikhail Khodorkovsky is a former oligarch who has become a symbol of resistance to the Kremlin. He leads one of the largest opposition camps.
- Andrei Illarionov is an economist and former adviser to Putin who has been actively supporting Western values and criticizing the Russian government for several years.
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Their participation in the inauguration may indicate attempts by the Russian opposition to establish contacts with the new administration. It is important to note that their presence also exacerbates conflicts within the opposition itself, especially with the camp of Alexei Navalny's supporters.
The presence of Khodorkovsky and Illarionov shows that even on the international stage, the Russian opposition remains fragmented. This underlines the need to find a unified strategy for confrontation with the Kremlin.
In addition, Trump made a promise on the eve of his inauguration regarding the war in Ukraine.