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Russian opposition party-congress in Berlin: Fear that Yashin might become a "Mini-Putin"

Russian opposition party-congress in Berlin: Fear that Yashin might become a "Mini-Putin"

๐Ÿค– AI Summary: **What happened?** At a Russian opposition party congress held in Berlin, Ilya Yashin was officially named leader of the Russian opposition in exile, and internal infighting within the group has already emerged, with a longtime ally of Yashin telling Euronews he fears Yashin could become a "mini-Putin." **Why it matters?** The public internal conflict and leadership credibility concerns at the exiled Russian opposition party formed during the Berlin congress undermine its ability to present a unified alternative to the current Russian government for domestic and international audiences.

Ilya Yashin is now officially the leader of the Russian opposition in exile โ€“ and infighting has already begun. A longtime ally told Euronews he fears Yashin could become a 'mini-Putin.' Is the new party already facing its first major test?

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