At least 800 arrested in violent Moscow protests

Martin Holverda/iStock(MOSCOW) —  Hundreds of protesters were violently arrested in Moscow Saturday, the latest demonstration against the Kremlin-aligned United Russia party. Independent watchdog OVD-Info said at least 838 people were detained. Opposition leader Lubovj Sobol was among the jailed. Authorities had warned that all necessary measures would be taken to stop the unsanctioned protest. Demonstrators …

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