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Aleksandr Litvinenko, a former Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) officer turned dissident and critic of the Russian government, is remembered for his outspoken views against corruption and abuses of power in Russia. Here are some of his notable quotes:
1. **”The system is designed to make a person not just comply, but to agree, to love it.”**
– Litvinenko spoke about the oppressive nature of authoritarian regimes and how they manipulate individuals.
2. **”I am fighting a war. It’s a war for the truth, a war against those who want to kill the truth.”**
– This reflects his commitment to exposing corruption and injustice, despite the personal risks involved.
3. **”I have no desire to return to Russia. Russia is a huge prison where people are taught to live in fear.”**
– Litvinenko often expressed his disillusionment with the Russian political system and his reasons for seeking asylum in the UK.
4. **”The Russian secret services are the most powerful in the world. They do not kill people for nothing.”**
– A chilling insight into his view of the dangers posed by Russian intelligence agencies.
5. **”My enemies are not the people of Russia, but those who hold the power and who abuse it.”**
– He distinguished between his criticism of the government and his feelings toward ordinary Russian citizens.
6. **”I hope that this poison will not kill me, and I hope that we will be able to continue to fight together.”**
– Litvinenko said this in his final statement after being poisoned, urging continued resistance against injustice.
7. **”You may succeed in silencing me, but that silence comes at a price.”**
– A prophetic acknowledgment of the personal cost of speaking out against powerful forces.
Litvinenko’s words, especially those made near the end of his life, highlight his courage and unwavering stance against corruption and human rights abuses.