Dmitry Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council, has issued a chilling warning to the recently released political hostages in the United States and Germany: That they are not safe from the wrath of the Russian government, and perhaps should seek witness protection. (See today’s earlier post: “The Long Arm of the Lawless …”)

But Vladimir Putin’s vengeance has also descended upon those whom he once considered friends, when they dared to displease him. So I suggest a word of warning might also be in order for his newly returned “heroes” . . . and one in particular:

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Ode To An Assassin

To Putin’s “good friend,” Vadim Krasikov,
I offer a few words of caution:
Remember what happened just one year ago
To his other “friend,” Zhenya Prigozhin.

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Just sayin’ . . .

Brendochka
8/5/24