A free and democratic Russia — a friend and economic partner? A place where Americans can safely visit?
Mandela’s imprisonment in South Africa didn’t personally affect me, but his quest to destroy apartheid was a worthy objective, and one that makes the world better.
Navalny’s hope and belief in the Russian people was real. Otherwise, Putin wouldn’t have poisoned, imprisoned, and killed him. Putin’s biggest threat is the Russian people. At some point, they will feed off Navalny’s courage and selflessness, and take back their country.
Of course, the return of any US hostages is a huge priority for the United States. No one has suggested otherwise.