According to media reports. russian police have been particularly harsh with those who had gathered to commemorate opposition leader Alexei Navalny’s passing.
at least 100 people have reports ortedly been arrested. . While trying to balance a response that is both significant and prevents a major escalation with Moscow, the administration will likely face a difficult task in 2021 if it is to live up to President Joe Biden’s promise to the Russian leader that Navalny’s death in prison would have devastating consequences for Russia. Meanwhile Footage and pictures from Russia’s largest cities – Moscow and St Petersburg – showed officers ripping away placards from protesters and dragging others away from makeshift memorials to Mr Navalny
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