WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States on Sunday condemned the arrest of hundreds of protesters in Russia, calling the action an affront to democratic values.
"We call on the government of Russia to immediately release all peaceful protesters," State Department spokesman Mark Toner said in a statement, adding that Washington was "troubled" to hear of the arrest of Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny.
Already a subscriber? Log in.
Limited time offer:
Just RM5 per month.
Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!