the Western world, and the United States in particular sees Vladimir Putin exactly for who he is, not a legitimate president, not democratically elected leader, because, of course, he isn't, but as an unlawful, illegitimate usurper.
Kara-Murza describes Putin as an illegitimate leader, urging the West to recognize this.
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