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Former President Donald Trump described himself as a "dissident" under siege from "thugs" in a bleak speech, suggesting that he is facing persecution. During his speech at the Conservative Political Action Conference, Trump criticized the Biden administration and the media while portraying himself as a victim of unfair treatment.
Chinese critic and activist, Kwon Pyong, known for his provocative anti-government comments, has reportedly fled China on a personal watercraft, crossing 200 miles of ocean to reach South Korea, where he hopes to seek asylum. Kwon had previously served time in prison for charges of inciting subversion. The South Korean coast guard confirmed finding a man stranded on a mud flat with a Jet Ski-type vehicle, and he has been detained on suspicion of illegal entry. Kwon's bid for asylum is uncertain, as South Korea has granted asylum to only a small fraction of applicants in recent years.
The National Republican Army (NRA), a secretive Russian group, has claimed responsibility for the bombing that killed military blogger Vladlen Tatarsky at a pro-war event in St. Petersburg. The group, which aims to destroy President Vladimir Putin's regime, also claimed responsibility for the car bombing that killed Darya Dugina in 2022. The NRA's existence is doubted by some experts, and Russian investigators have claimed evidence connecting Ukrainian intelligence to the attack. The group's international spokesperson, former Russian lawmaker Ilya Ponomarev, posted a statement on his Telegram channel claiming responsibility for the attack.
Russian single dad, Alexei Moskalev, who fled house arrest after being sentenced to two years in prison for discrediting the military in social media posts, has been arrested in Belarus at the request of Russian police. Moskalev's legal troubles began after his 13-year-old daughter displayed a drawing critical of the war in Ukraine. His case has drawn international attention and shed light on the Putin regime's intensified efforts to silence and punish dissidents.