Editorial: El Español

• The Russian elections resulted in the re-election of Vladimir Putin with more than 87% of the votes.
• There have been acts of dissent and dozens of arrests; the opposition in Russia is practically dismembered.
• Mysterious deaths have emerged among those who denounce corruption and criticize Russia's authoritarian drift.
• Following the invasion of Ukraine, repression has increased and all real dissenters are in jail or in exile.
• The recent elections, held under conditions of intimidation and without international observers, ensure the consolidation of Putin's power.
• Mikhail Khodorkovsky, a precursor to the opposition leadership, argues that there is no longer any way for the regime to fall democratically.
• It's proposed that the opposition organizes abroad, that Western governments do not recognize the legitimacy of the new government, and that Russia loses the war in Ukraine.

Conclusion: Only a strong Europe and United States providing economic and military support to Kiev can end this oligarchy led by Putin.

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