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February 25, 2022

Some 1,800 Russians Arrested at Protests Against Invasion of Ukraine
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Across Russia, thousands of people risked police violence to protest
Vladimir Putin's decision to invade Ukraine - despite government
warnings that dissent would be met with "severe punishment." Human
rights groups said at least 1,800 people were arrested at demonstrations
in Moscow, St. Petersburg and other cities across Russia. Meanwhile,
antiwar protests were held across the United States and in cities around
the world, including New York, Tokyo, Taipei, London, Paris and Berlin.


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