Yes, Alexei Navalny has been found. But if Vladimir Putin thinks that’s the end of it, he couldn’t be more wrong. Because Navalny’s supporters need assurances that he is alive and well. And we need to bring him — and all the other political prisoners — back home. So today begins my series of daily reminders that they’re still being held hostage, and that they must not be forgotten.

My words, by themselves, may not carry much weight; but perhaps they’ll inspire others to join in and make a bigger noise.

These people do not belong in Russian prisons.

They are innocent, by all normal legal and humane standards.

They need — and deserve — our help and support.

These are just a few; there are estimated to be hundreds, both Russians and foreigners, being held for nothing more than openly expressing their opposition to the Putin regime and/or to the invasion of Ukraine. WE MUST NEVER FORGET ABOUT THEM!

President Biden, are you listening? Secretary Blinken, do you hear me? Human rights leaders from the UN, NATO, the EU, I’m speaking to you too. Bill Browder, where are you? I know all of you continue to work behind the scenes. Please . . . don’t ever let up.

Not just sayin’ now . . . pleading!

Brendochka
12/26/23