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True, but there are Pro-Navalny Russians that have since gone full Z.
I'm honestly amazed Putin hasn't just had this guy killed. He's killed so many other opposers to his regime.
Is he scared Navalny would become a martyr? Or is having him in prison like a trophy or something? >

If Navalny dies, his supporters will find a new leader of their cause, and become less manageable. As long as he lives, his supporters will never agree on a replacement.