People in Russia have defied police warnings and freezing temperatures to hold some of the biggest protests yet against President Vladimir Putin.
Tens of thousands rallied in nearly 70 cities to demand the release of opposition leader Alexey Navalny, who was arrested as he returned from Germany where he had treatment for poisoning by a nerve agent.
Security forces detained more than 3,000 demonstrators, triggering condemnation from countries including the United States and the United Kingdom.
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Will protests against President Putin gain momentum in Russia? | Protests News | Al Jazeera
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