Our strange post-truth era turns everything upside down and paints black as white. It is vital that we remember the basics and not lose our bearings to avoid going crazy.
So I just want to remind you that:
- Vladimir Putin is a dictator, murderer, and war criminal.
- It is immoral and outrageous to work on Putin’s behalf and aid him.
- The Russian army’s invasion of Ukraine is unlawful and unwarranted.
- Ukraine is the victim of aggression.
- Russia is a police state: it stifles dissent and persecutes its citizens for dissenting.
- Any individual who resists Putin’s regime deserves our encouragement.
- Alexei Navalny and Boris Nemtsov are Russian heroes.
- There should be a regular transition of power in all countries.
- Human rights are universal.
- Human life is priceless.
Source: Ilya Yashin (Facebook), 6 March 2025. Translated by the Russian Reader
