Hundreds of Russian protesters rounded up by authorities
Alexei Navalny's spokesperson, Kira Yarmysh, and ally Lyubov Sobol were detained near their homes in Moscow hours before a rally near the Kremlin
21 April 2021 - 17:24
Vladivostok/Moscow — Russian police rounded up scores of protesters on Wednesday as allies of hunger-striking Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny staged nationwide protests over his failing health in jail.
Supporters of President Vladimir Putin’s most outspoken opponent fear he could die soon and are demanding he be given proper medical care. Officials say he has been treated as any other convict would be, and have warned the rallies are illegal...
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