Putin Opponent Killed in Istanbul Villa

Abakar Abakarov, a critic of Vladimir Putin living in exile in Turkey, was found dead from multiple stab wounds in an Istanbul villa after being missing for over a week. He had fled Russia to escape alleged threats following his calls for anti-Kremlin protests and was accused of inciting riots during unrest at Makhachkala International Airport in 2023.

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