We all know the price. We all know the cost. But we also know that there are millions of people in Russia who categorically oppose the Putin regime and everything it’s doing ... I’m a Russian politician, Russia is my country, Russia is my home and this is where I have to be.
Kara-Murza emphasizes the importance of standing against the Putin regime despite personal risks.
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