Russians turn against Putin: Police kidnap unconscious woman as protests erupt in St. Petersburg with crowds chanting “no to war” and demanding an end to the invasion of Ukraine
- New protests erupted today on Senate Square in St. Petersburg, Russia
- Local media reported that many people had been detained because one woman had lost consciousness
- Protesters were filmed chanting “not to fight” and some were pictured connecting weapons
Protests broke out in St. Petersburg today, Russiaas protesters shout “no to war” in the city Senate Square.
Many have been detained, according to local media, and one woman lost consciousness during the arrest, Novaya Gazeta reports.
It added that arrests were being made through Gostini Dvor, Senate Square and Nevsky Prospekt, where police vans were spotted.
Protests erupted in St. Petersburg, Russia today, with protesters shouting “no to war” in the city’s Senate Square.
Many have been detained, according to local media, and one woman lost consciousness during the arrest, Nova Gazeta reports.
The human rights group OVD-Info, which monitors political arrests, has already reported 6,440 detainees in anti-war demonstrations in the country since February 24.
Telegram videos show protesters sitting on the floor, applauding and chanting “no to war”, while others show police taking protesters away
Telegram videos show protesters sitting on the floor, clapping and chanting “not to war”.
Others said police arrested and took detained protesters in vans as protesters continued to call for an end to the conflict.
Local media reported that at least 80 people were gathering for the protest, with witnesses also reporting an increased police presence.
Protests erupted across Russia last week following Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine and continued despite the threat of accusations of “treason” as the Kremlin continued to crack down on dissent against growing anti-war sentiment.
Local reports say the arrests took place through Gostini Dvor, Senate Square and Nevsky Prospekt, where police vans were spotted.
Others have shown police arresting and taking detained protesters in vans, while others continue to call for an end to the conflict.
Local media reported that at least 80 people could be seen gathering for the protest, as witnesses reported a large police presence
The human rights group OVD-Info, which monitors political arrests, has reported 6,640 detainees in anti-war demonstrations in the country since February 24th.
In St. Petersburg last week, women were abducted by police in riot gear during clashes as thousands took to the streets against the Russian leader.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov tried to downplay the protests, saying that while Putin “hears everyone’s opinion”, he also knows “the actions of those who have different views and those who are involved in such a necessary operation.” .
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