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Russia: Protests, arrests & anger as mobilisation begins

Al Jazeera · 3 years ago
Al Jazeera
Al Jazeera
3 years ago

Protests across Russia are intensifying in a rare show of discontent after President Vladimir Putin ordered a partial mobilisation of reservists to bolster his forces in Ukraine. The unpopular move has led to mass rallies across the country and a reported 1,300 arrests.

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