Russian anti-protest law could fire up opposition

MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russian President Vladimir Putin’s opponents warned on Wednesday that their protest movement could become more radical after parliament approved a law increasing fines on protesters who violate public order. Almost unanimous approval by the upper house completed rapid parliamentary approval of the law, which opponents say is intended to stifle dissent against Putin, whose return to the Kremlin for six more years has triggered large protests. …
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Russian anti-protest law could fire up opposition

MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russian President Vladimir Putin’s opponents warned on Wednesday that their protest movement could become more radical after parliament approved a law increasing fines on protesters who violate public order. Almost unanimous approval by the upper house completed rapid parliamentary approval of the law, which opponents say is intended to stifle dissent against Putin, whose return to the Kremlin for six more years has triggered large protests. …
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