The charges against Gershkovich are baseless, yet in Russia's courts, over 99% of accused individuals are convicted, emphasizing the lack of a fair justice system.
Putin's potential use of Gershkovich in a prisoner exchange highlights his tactic of hostage-taking and the political motives behind such actions.
The case of a 15-year-old being labeled a terrorist for opposing Russia's activities in Ukraine and the suspicious death of opposition leader Navalny further accentuate the lack of rule of law in Russia.
The author asserts that Putin is a tyrant who can only be deterred by fear and battlefield defeat, suggesting that Russia should be dealt with differently than as a rational state.
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