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Two crossed lines that form an X . It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification. Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny (L) and Russian President Vladimir Putin (R.) MLADEN ANTONOV,TIZIANA FABI/AFP via Getty Images
Russia s Vladimir Putin is cracking down hard on the movement around Alexei Navalny.
In an interview Friday, a Kremlin source said to expect an even harder line in future.
Intelligence sources told Insider Putin likely took note from from other leaders whose harsh crackdowns paid off.
Russian President Vladimir Putin is waging a crackdown on opposition figure Alexei Navalny and his supporters, intentionally choosing the most brutal playbook, according to intelligence officials and hints from the Kremlin itself.