**Trump's Re-Election and Internal Conflicts Spell Trouble for Anti-Putin Movement**

The prospects for Russia's anti-Putin opposition seem increasingly bleak amid internal conflicts and the re-election of Donald J. Trump, a known admirer of President Vladimir V. Putin. The anti-Kremlin movement, once championed by the late Aleksei A. Navalny, is grappling with severe infighting and accusations of betrayal that threaten to undermine its objectives.

In an extraordinary East-West prisoner swap in August, Russia exchanged a notorious assassin and seven others for 16 prisoners, including four political detainees and three individuals connected to Navalny. This exchange momentarily sparked hope for revitalizing the fractured opposition movement. However, three months later, the movement appears more divided than ever, raising doubts about its ability to challenge Putin’s regime effectively.

On Sunday, a significant anti-Putin protest is planned in Berlin, marking the first major demonstration since the prisoners' release. Activists aim to display a united front against the Kremlin. Yet, internal rifts among various anti-Putin factions jeopardize both the financial stability and political influence of the movement, along with the legacy Navalny fought tirelessly to establish.

Adding to the complexity, the recent election of Donald J. Trump to a second term as the U.S. president is seen as a setback for the opposition. Trump's expressed admiration for Putin and his hints about ending American support for Ukraine in its conflict with Russia may further embolden the Kremlin and shield it from international criticism.

As the anti-Putin opposition navigates this challenging landscape, their ability to present a cohesive front and garner global support remains in serious question.