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February 1, 2021

Police Arrest Over 5,100 in Pro-Navalny Protests Across Russia
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Across Russia, riot police cracked down on mass protests in support of
jailed nationalist opposition leader Alexei Navalny Sunday, arresting
over 5,100 people, with many reports of violence. Secretary of State
Tony Blinken condemned the use of "harsh tactics" against the
protesters. In the Siberian city of Yakutsk, protesters braved
temperatures of minus 43 degrees to protest.

Ivan: "I came to a rally for the first time today. I am tired of the
despotism and lawlessness of the authorities. No questions have been
answered. I want clarity, openness and change."



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