Right now, it seems there are chances that they will release Kara-Murza... but they will keep everyone in solitary confinement until death... they will never be released, never.
They will have to close the country for men, I think it will be February plus... For men, yes.
In Russia, the borders will be closed for men around February 2023.
Yes, thay will certainly hold out.
The response to the question "So, will Europe hold out?" (It's about gas blackmail from Russia and potential problems in Europe during the winter)