EU furious as Russia expels diplomats amid opposition protests vaticannews.va

A large crowd braved the winter weather to walk towards the Moscow prison where opposition leader Alexei Navalny is being held.

This week a court sentenced Navalny to a prison camp for two years and eight months for alleged embezzlement, imprisoning President Vladimir Putin’s fiercest critic despite a public outcry. He has called the charges and detention politically motivated.

Protesters here agree and demand his immediate release. Some shouted: “We are unarmed!”. But the police were not impressed. “Citizens, this is an unauthorized event,” they exclaimed. “Clear the road.”…

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