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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"Hi everyone. I have some good news. I'm alive and free. Unfortunately, I'm not in Russia at the moment."
— Boris Nadezhdin , Politician
"Right now, I need to get my bearings and figure out what to do next. I'll write about my plans later."
— Boris Nadezhdin , Politician
"If you're a politician, you should participate in politics while you have the opportunity. How do you participate in politics? By participating in elections."
— Boris Nadezhdin , Politician
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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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