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.

  • Deceptichum@kbin.social
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    10 months ago

    Look at Belarus, huge numbers of people coming out together resulted in zero change.

    Protesting is what the states want.

    Active revolution is the only solution.