Russia Politics - Protest in 70 cities including capital Moscow in protest against the arrest of opposition leader

Russia Politics - Protest in 70 cities including capital Moscow in protest against the arrest of opposition leader

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Russia News - Protests are taking place across the country to protest the arrest of leader of the opposition Alexei Navalny in Russia. According to information received by the World News superfast, 44-year-old Alexey is considered an opponent of President Vladimir Putin. He has just returned to Russia. He was then arrested.

Thousands of angry people came out on the road on Saturday and expressed their anger. According to information received by World News superfast, rallies were held in more than 70 cities against the decision of the government.

During this time there are also reports of violence in Moscow and St. Petersburg.

According to information received by World News superfast, the protesters here clashed with the police. The police used force to stop them. So far more than two thousand protesters have been arrested. Meanwhile, Germany, Britain, France, Italy and the European Union have demanded Alexei's release. 

According to Protest Monitor Group OVD-Info, a total of 2,131 people have been caught by the police. These include 300 people in the capital Moscow and 162 people in St. Petersburg. According to information received by the World News superfast, rallies have been reported in about 70 towns and cities.

At the same time, police said that 4,000 demonstrators were gathered in Moscow's Pushkinkaya Square near the Kremlin on Saturday

According to information received by the World News superfast, police started throwing water bottles and eggs at him. Local media reported that the protesters threw white paint on the three officers. According to information received by World News superfast, 39 officers were injured in demonstrations in Moscow. Everyone has received minor injuries.

Alexi returned from Germany this week

According to information received by the World News superfast, Alexi went to Germany five months ago. They were poisoned on the way. Suspicions were raised that Alexi had poisoned someone in the tea. 

The poison found in his body was developed by the Russian Army during the Soviet Union. Putin was also accused of this. However, the Russian government denied the allegations.

According to information received by World News superfast, Alexi Navalny returned from Germany this week. After this he was put in jail. Russia's court on Monday sent Alexi to prison by 15 February.

Known for campaigning against corruption

According to information received by World News superfast, Alexei has been speaking out against Putin. Also known for the campaign launched against corruption. He also filed a nomination to contest the presidential election against Putin in 2018. However, his election was banned because of a fraud case. 

According to information received by World News superfast, Navalny denied the allegations. He said that he was charged for speaking against corrupt leaders.

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