Mikhail Khodorkovsky
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A leader of the Russian opposition, reformer. Ex-political prisoner (2003–2013). Follow for insights on current events in Russia and beyond
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- Jul 5, 2026
A fuel crisis keeps spreading across Russia. I ran the country's largest oil company. Let me explain what is actually happening — and why the Kremlin cannot stop it. 🧵[1/12]
SummaryA former Russian oil executive explains how Ukrainian drone strikes on refineries have triggered a cascading fuel crisis across Russia that the Kremlin cannot effectively manage due to broken logistics and decision-making systems. The government's response of lowering fuel quality standards and tightening state control is making the crisis worse rather than solving it, with potential harvest season diesel shortages looming.13 tweets2 min read - Oct 31, 2025
Putin's biggest fear has been exposed. As a Russian dissident who spent 10 years in his prisons, I can tell you it's not sanctions or missiles. It's the rising legitimacy of the Russian opposition....
SummaryA Russian dissident argues that Putin's greatest fear is the rising international legitimacy of the opposition, particularly following PACE's establishment of a "Russian Democratic Forces Platform." With Putin's regime lacking succession plans and dependent entirely on his personal power, an internationally-recognized opposition could determine Russia's future, making this diplomatic development more threatening to the regime than military or economic sanctions.13 tweets2 min read