VOA/RFE: Thousands Detained at Anti-War Protests in Russia
Thousands of people have been detained at protests in dozens of cities across Russia against President Vladimir Putin’s unprovoked war in Ukraine, the Russian Interior Ministry and an independent protest monitor said on Sunday.
The monitor OVD-Info said 3,895 people were detained during protests in 53 cities. It added that police departments may have more detainees than appear on their published lists.
Interior Ministry spokeswoman Irina Volk said 1,700 people were detained in Moscow and 750 were detained in St. Petersburg. The people arrested in Moscow were among around 2,500 people who took part in an “unauthorized rally,” Volk said, according to TASS. The 750 arrested in St. Petersburg were among 1,500 who took part.
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WNU Editor: I expected more protests and larger numbers. To make a difference you need 100,000 protesters on the street (or more).
Thousands Detained In Anti-War Protests Across Russia
Over 4,600 detained at Ukraine invasion protests in Russia -- France 24
Protests across Russia see thousands detained -- BBC
Russian authorities arrest more than 5,000 anti-war protesters: Report -- FOX News
More than 4,300 people arrested at anti-war protests across Russia -- The Guardian
Russia detains at least 4,640 people on Sunday during protests, says independent monitoring group -- CNN
Russia's 'hooliganism' law could put anti-war protesters in jail for up to 8 years, expert says -- FOX News
Monitoring group slams "military censorship" in Russia protests crackdown -- Axios
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