Interesting, and it's going to depend on just how much support this National Republican Army has, not only with the general populace but also within the establishment, especially the FSB, as you alluded to in your earlier article reporting the assignation.

Also, interesting is commitment to release 'all those illegally convicted'.

Navalny immediately springs to mind.

One way or another, the situation is hotting up. What with Ukraine Independence Day on 24 August, the continuing Ukraine 'fear' attacks on Crimea, the fragile Russian hold on Kherson and Putin's upcoming October 70th birthday, pressure is building on him to attempt a grand gesture.