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Vladimir Milov, Leader of the Democratic Choice movement, Russia

Stephen Sackur talks to Vladimir Milov, founder and leader of the Democratic Choice movement. Kremlin opponents are often locked up. Maybe democracy isn't a Russian priority?

Stephen Sackur talks to Vladimir Milov, founder and leader of the Democratic Choice movement. There are few more thankless tasks in world politics than being an opposition leader in Russia. Vladimir Putin's approval ratings continue to defy gravity, even in the teeth of a prolonged economic recession. Kremlin opponents are starved of media airtime, routinely harassed and often locked up, or worse. Maybe democracy isn't a Russian priority?

30 minutes

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Presenter Stephen Sackur
Interviewed Guest Vladimir Milov

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