Jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny's health has improved, and he is keeping in touch with measures being taken against his campaigning group, his ally Ivan Zhdanov said on Friday.
Police clashed violently with protesters in Moscow, arrested over 2,500 across Russia (File)
Washington:
Washington on Saturday rebuked Moscow over its use of harsh tactics against protesters demanding the release of jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny.
Police clashed violently with protesters in Moscow and arrested more than 2,500 in cities across the country Saturday as Russians took to the streets to denounce Kremlin rule and demand the release of Navalny. The United States strongly condemns the use of harsh tactics against protesters and journalists this weekend in cities throughout Russia, State Department spokesman Ned Price said in a statement.
Navalny being taken into custody and the arrests of his supporters were troubling indications of further restrictions on civil society and fundamental freedoms, he added.