Police seize Russian opposition leader at rally calling for boycott of March presidential electionThe Russian opposition figurehead Alexei Navalny and 15 others fill been arrested in Moscow after he attempted to lead a protest before a presidential election that is expected to return Vladimir Putin to power for another six years.
Navalny,41, was wrestled to the ground by officers on Sunday as he walked up Tverskaya, or Moscows main thoroughfare. Amid chaotic scenes,police with truncheons fought off supporters who attempted to pull him free. Continue reading...
Source: guardian.co.uk