Russia Cracks Down On Navalny Allies Ahead Of Protests
January 21, 2021 11:48 GMT
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January 21, 2021 21:03 GMT
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Russian officials have stepped up their campaign against jailed Kremlin critic Aleksei Navalny, rounding up his associates and warning social media and news networks against spreading information about nationwide protest this weekend.
At least five allies of the 44-year-old were detained on January 21, including top figures from his Anti-Corruption Foundation (FBK).
The police sweep comes as demonstrations are planned in dozens of cities on January 23 in support of Navalny following his detention last weekend upon his return to Russia from Germany, where he was being treated for a nearly fatal poisoning with a nerve agent since August.