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The holding in detention by Thai authorities of an anti-war Russian rock band has exposed how criticising President Vladimir Putin can be fraught with danger even outside the country.
The seven members of the band Bi-2 had been detained by Thailand, raising fears they risked deportation to Russia, although all its members had by Thursday been allowed to leave for Israel.
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