Ukraine: More than 1,300 arrested after Putin's mobilisation announcement sparks protests across Russia

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Ukraine: More than 1,300 arrested after Putin's mobilisation announcement sparks protests across Russia
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Crowds took to the streets of the Russian capital after the Kremlin announced 300,000 reserves would be called up to continue its invasion of Ukraine

Russians have faced the prospect of being detained for attending an anti-government rally for years - but they have also been silenced by military censorship since the invasion began on 24 February.

Thousands joined ant-war protests at the start of the conflict - in spite of potential consequences, including losing their jobs and even being jailed - but now many are too fearful to speak out.Footage of the scuffles showed multiple uniformed officers surrounding individual protesters. One woman was seen being escorted away as she tried to stop police detaining another male demonstrator.Image:However, some among the older generations have been convinced mobilisation is necessary, Magnay said.

Mr Putin addressed the nation this morning for the first time since sending troops into battle in February, in what Russia has described as a"special military operation".

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