Yashin expressed a painful truth about exile, saying, "I didn't want to stay in prison itself, but I wanted to remain in Russia... prison time is part of that fight." He emphasized the unique effectiveness of opposition work conducted within Russia, stating, "Antiwar resistance is more effective within Russia, especially for a politician.": "All you have is your words, and people will only believe them if you take risks and suffer for your words." Despite being a focal point for opposition, he feels the immense weight of a legacy left by predecessors.
He voiced the struggle many feel regarding effective resistance from abroad: "I don't know how to effectively oppose the regime from abroad and have taken my exile as a kind of personal tragedy." As one of the most prominent figures now outside Russia, he carries the hopes of many who desire change, despite the uncertainty surrounding his next moves in the opposition."
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