Russian opposition politician Dmitry Gudkov, who left Russia after receiving warnings he would be arrested if he remained in the country, speaks during an interview with Reuters in Kyiv, Ukraine June 7, 2021. REUTERS/Valentyn Ogirenko
KYIV (Reuters) -Russian opposition politician Dmitry Gudkov said on Monday his decision to leave Russia was a temporary and tactical retreat because he could no longer practice politics effectively due to unprecedented pressure from the authorities.
Gudkov, who was held in custody for two days last week in a case he said was fabricated, said on Sunday he had left Russia after receiving warnings from people close to the Kremlin that he would be arrested if he remained in the country.
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