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Ivan fled neighbouring Russia where a stricter version of Georgia's law has made it dangerous to publically criticise President Vladimir Putin and his leadership. Like thousands of Russians, Ivan left in the aftermath of the Kremlin's 2022 invasion of Ukraine, which ushered in a new era of repression. Now living in exile in Tbi.