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Massive protests erupted throughout Russia on Saturday, with tens of thousands of demonstrators taking to the streets to demand the release of boisterous Putin-critic and opposition leader Aleksei Navalny, who was previously poisoned and is now jailed.
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Riot police officers, clad in camouflage and wielding batons, attempted to quell the public demonstrations, which resulted in frantic clashes with protesters.
According to multiple reports, more than 1,000 people have been arrested, with that number expected to rise dramatically.
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Riot police clash with supporters of Alexey Navalny, Russian opposition leader, during a … [+]
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Further Reading:
Massive Protests Sweep Across Russia Demanding Release Of Navalny (Forbes)
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