Several Russian citizens have come out in the central square of Saint Petersburg, Russia, following the death of opposition leader Alexey Navalny.
Women, men and children gathered to mourn the death of Navalny, considered the strongest opposition voice against Putin's regime, but the march ended earlier than planned as special forces moved in to arrest him.
The Russian authorities announced that Navalny died suddenly today in a penal colony in Siberia, while he was walking, he felt bad and fell to the ground. It was later said that his death was the result of a blood clot.
Video of the arrests:
Russia: Mass arrests happening throughout the country after people came out to mourn Navalny's murder by the Kremlin regime. This is in Saint Petersburg. pic.twitter.com/pUcYpCREEV
— Igor Sushko (@igorushko) February 16, 2024
Russia: Mass repressions in Moscow after Navalny's murder. pic.twitter.com/vGdpi5zJQH
— Igor Sushko (@igorushko) February 16, 2024