MOSCOW (AP) — In the wake of Russia’s largest outbreak of anti-government demonstrations in years, President Vladimir Putin on Thursday indicated authorities won’t be cowed by protesters or Western criticism.
Police arrested hundreds of people Sunday in scores of unsanctioned protest rallies against government corruption that took place across the country, a striking wave of defiance by an opposition that in recent years had appeared marginal and feckless.
The unexpected size and scope of the protests raised questions about Kremlin strategy —whether it would try to address the protesters’ issues or try to undermine or overtly suppress the opposition.
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Source: KXAN
