Only the prospect of falling into the hell of a war in Ukraine, which Russia itself unleashed, made the Russians start protesting. However, Russia does not change its habits and harshly suppresses all attempts to express dissatisfaction.
When rumors first surfaced that Putin might announce mobilization, Google Trends exploded with requests from Russians on how to leave the country or get a reprieve, and how to break their limbs painlessly. When the partial “grave” was officially announced, the Russians sold out all the tickets for direct flights from Moscow to Istanbul. >In addition to tickets, the Russians decided to express their resolute “No”. Thus, the movement “Spring” called for a nationwide protest and express their dissatisfaction in the city squares in every city. After all, they do not understand what the Russians will die for.
In response to such calls, the Moscow prosecutor's office is threatening to imprison the protesters for 15 years. Moreover, the Moscow security forces were called to work in the morning for alarm and ordered to arrive already with shields and batons.
Detention of protesters
In Moscow, a large number of those who disagree with the Kremlin's mobilization policy took to the streets. Yes, the Russians chanted “Putin – in the trenches.”
The response of the Russian authorities was traditionally cruel. In addition, according to the Russian media, the police do not allow lawyers to see the protesters.
RosSMI also reports that in St. dislocated his hand. In polling stations, phones are taken away from Russians.
We are surrounded by police near St. Isaac's Cathedral. One at a time, protesters are pulled out of this environment. The protesters clasped their hands. There are a lot of paddy wagons around us, a lot of riot police. All journalists are surrounded, representatives of the Russian media reported.
Protesters were beaten with batons/Photo by Russian media
Protesters were detained not only in these cities. Wherever rallies took place, they were brutally suppressed. As of 20 pm, more than 525 people were detained in 30 cities .
