MOSCOW (Reuters) - Two Russian opposition activists accused of plotting violent protests went on trial on Tuesday and denounced the charges against them as part of a politically motivated crackdown on opponents of President Vladimir Putin.
Sergei Udaltsov and Leonid Razvozzhayev are charged with organising violent mass disorder and face up to 10 years in prison if found guilty.
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