Russians Who Speak Out Against the War Are Getting Arrested

The Kremlin has moved swiftly to stifle any dissent at home after unleashing a devastating military offensive in Ukraine on Thursday. Protesters who staged demonstrations against the war in cities including Novosibirsk, Yekaterinburg, St. Petersburg, and Moscow were quickly detained. Marina Litvinovich, a well-known human rights activist, posted a video on social media calling for Russians to take to the streets and protest the assault on Ukraine—but she was arrested outside her home in Moscow a short time later, according to multiple local reports. Apparently fearing further demonstrations, numerous Russian law enforcement agencies, including the powerful Investigative Committee and the Interior Ministry, discouraged citizens from taking part in “unsanctioned” protests. The Investigative Committee released a statement reminding the public of “the negative legal consequences of these actions,” including criminal prosecution. There were still some brave souls who defied authorities, however, including more than 100 municipal deputies from across the country who penned an open letter condemning Vladimir Putin’s “special operation” in Ukraine. The letter, shared by Novaya Gazeta, said: “This is an unparalleled atrocity for which there is not, and cannot be, any justification.”

Russian democracy in (in)action

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Fighting Rages in Chernobyl Raising Fears of Nuclear Fallout, Says Ukraine

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Ukrainian officials are warning that Russian forces have entered Chernobyl, the site of the world’s worst nuclear disaster, raising alarming questions about possible radiation issues descending upon Ukraine, Belarus, and other European countries should the fighting continue.

“Russian occupation forces are trying to seize” the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Thursday. “Our defenders are giving their lives so that the tragedy of 1986 will not be repeated.”

The forces entering Chernobyl have come from Belarus. Their assault on the sensitive nuclear plant raises huge concerns of radiation dust, Anton Gerashchenko, an adviser to Ukraine’s Interior Ministry, said in a post on Facebook.

There will be ramifications to this we least expect and serious dangers.


Little Boy Dead After ‘War Crime’ Rocket Attacks on Suburban Homes in Ukraine

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A child in the Kharkiv region was among the first to be killed in Russia’s bombardment of Ukraine early Thursday.

The boy, whose age has not yet been disclosed, was in a residential building in the city of Chuguiv when it came under attack by Russian forces, Ukrainian authorities said. According to the Conflict Intelligence Team, an independent investigative group, a “Smerch” Multiple Launch Rocket System was used to strike the area—which would make it a war crime.

War is ugly, an unjust war is uglier

I would appreciate any headlines of typical Russian oppression being posted here on how Russia will punish those brave enough to protest this war crime of Russia.

a reply to: peaceinoutz
Sounds just like Canada.

a reply to: stosh64

Yeah, but in Canada, they'll soon get out of jail.

Would you trade Canada for Russia, yourself?

a reply to: stosh64

Only if your deaf.

Russian Riot Police Are Stamping Out Protests Against the War in Ukraine

Amazing some folks who complain about Canada won't say a thing about this.

In Canada, arrested people will certainly get out for stopping needed businesses from providing goods to people but these Russians with the REAL courage to fight a REAL problem may never be seen again.
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Across Russia, demonstrators are protesting against their country’s invasion of Ukraine - and facing a fierce crackdown from police. Hundreds of protesters have been arrested, according to Russian human-rights monitors.

In the early hours of Thursday morning, Russian troops launched a full-scale military attack on Ukraine. Residents in Kyiv were woken to bomb sirens, resulting in thousands fleeing the capital.

Oh wow, we have the Daily Beast and Vice. The pinnacle of value based journalism there

a reply to: peaceinoutz

are they russian truckers. if so they may not want to go to Canada either.


the world is going to crap and it amazes me people are still wanting to give govt more power and more money.

a reply to: Arizona2

No-no-no. Look, I'll debate anything with anyone and admit if I'm wrong, but don't do the insults. I respect people and expect the same from them. You'll never see me, most of the time, start insulting people.

If so it's only in jest.

I've seen too much poison and damage to people to hurt others, but don't tolerate certain things.