Politics
CROSS-SPECTRUM
Moscow police detain around 60 protesters at Kremlin-aligned Communist Party rally
Moscow police arrested about 60 participants at a rally organized by the Kremlin-friendly Communist Party that called for fair elections.
Roughly 60 people were taken into custody by police as a Kremlin-aligned Communist Party rally in Moscow ended. The event marked the anniversary of the 1993 parliamentary crackdown and featured chants for political prisoners and fair elections. The party said most detainees were young and is working to secure their release.
Why it matters
The arrests highlight continued repression of opposition voices ahead of future Russian elections.
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