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Nord Stream 2 Awaits US Sanctions; Navalny Puts Kremlin in a Predicament

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  • Risks of US announcing new sanctions on firms involved with Nord Stream 2 today/tomorrow after Tuesday's announcement from the US State Dept
  • Analyst says Navalny's return to Russia puts the Kremlin in a bind as imprisoning him on landing in Russia indicates he represents a threat to the Kremlin and could bolster opposition support for Navalny.
    • Leaving him free to operate, however, could also see him create more distractions.
    • Although Putin's popularity remains at 60% (down from 65%), Navalny is trying to change how Russian public views the role of the opposition - Moscow Times
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