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Vladimir Putin upgrades rank of Russian Penitentiary Service deputy head three days after Navalny’s death in prison (meduza.io)

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Vladimir Putin has decorated Valery Boyarinev, the deputy director of Russia’s Federal Penitentiary Service (FSIN), with the rank of colonel general. The accolade comes just days after opposition leader Alexey Navalny died in prison.

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[–] [email protected] 38 points 8 months ago (1 children)

They're not much for subtlety over there huh?

[–] [email protected] 23 points 8 months ago (1 children)

He can't take a chance that someone would miss the message. It's the same mobster tactics Trump uses. Rewards folks who, on their own initiative, do things you like. Punish those who don't. Make it clear that your personal success depends on which side your bread is buttered.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 8 months ago

Hmm. Reminds me of quasi dictators in India. I guess it's a universal MO.