Trial of local activist provokes one of largest reported demonstrations in country since Ukraine invasion

Hundreds – and possibly thousands – of Alsynov’s supporters initially gathered in front of the courthouse on Monday when closing arguments were delivered in the case. The Russian independent news outlet Agentstvo reported that it was one of the biggest protests in Russia since the invasion of Ukraine, which has brought about more restrictive laws and an intensified crackdown on dissent.

  • SatanicNotMessianic@lemmy.mlEnglish
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    11 months ago
    1. It looks way too fucking cold to protest.
    2. Those riot police would be completely fucked if the protesters actually engaged with them. They had a shit formation and shit equipment.
    3. If either side had employed water hoses, it would have been over in ten minutes.