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Russian Opposition Politician Flees to France

Boris B. Nadezhdin, 63, appeared in a video standing in front of the Eiffel Tower. He said he was “alive and free, but, unfortunately, not yet in Russia.”

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Boris Nadezhdin, who was recently designated as a foreign agent, posted a video in front of the Eiffel Tower.

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Russian Opposition Politician Flees to France

Russian anti-war politician says he has fled the countryBBC News – World
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Russian anti-war politician says he has fled the country

Boris Nadezhdin, who was recently designated as a foreign agent, posted a video in front of the Eiffel Tower.

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