April 12th 2024.
It has been two years since Russian-British citizen Vladimir Kara-Murza was unjustly imprisoned for his anti-war views. As the anniversary of his detainment approaches, his mother Elena Gordon shared the pain and agony she feels for her son. In a heartfelt plea to journalists and government representatives, she expressed her hope for her son's release. "I am just a mother, not a politician or activist. Please, help save my son," she tearfully pleaded.
Elena Gordon also shared her constant fear for her son's life, as he has already suffered severe weight loss due to lack of medical treatment and abuse in prison. The recent death of Alexey Navalny in a Russian prison only added to her worries. "As a mother, it is devastating to hear about the death of another prisoner and know that my son could be next," she said.
Natalia Arno, of the Free Russia Foundation, also spoke about the increased urgency to act after the assassination of Alexey Navalny. "Vladimir is now the political and personal enemy number one to Vladimir Putin. We must do everything in our power to save him from the same fate," she urged.
Vladimir's wife, Evgenia Kara-Murza, has been tirelessly fighting for her husband's release since his unlawful detention. She emphasized that her husband has spent the last 15 years of his life trying to raise awareness about the true nature of the Putin regime. "For the past two years, I have been trying to convince decision-makers in the West that my husband's life, and the lives of others, are in danger," she said.
Evgenia also pointed out the brazen assassinations, poisonings, and imprisonment of other Russian critics who dared to speak out against the Kremlin. "The Russian regime targets those who are courageous and principled, who risk their freedom and their lives to show the world that a different Russia is possible," she stated.
Marina Litvinenko, wife of poisoned Kremlin critic Aleksandr Litvinenko, also called for action to be taken. "We can't just hope for a change, we have to believe and take action," she urged.
Matthew Palmer, Deputy Chief of Mission at Embassy London, commended Vladimir's courage in standing up against injustice, despite the personal cost it entails. He also reflected on the moral courage it takes to stand up for one's beliefs, even if it means sacrificing one's liberty and the liberty of their loved ones. "Vladimir has that courage," he stated.
Just hours before his arrest, Kara-Murza appeared on CNN and boldly spoke about the corrupt and authoritarian regime in Russia. Two years into his 25-year prison sentence, he is still fighting for justice, and those close to him are determined to continue the fight alongside him.
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