Russian security forces have already arrested more than 1,000 people during a nationwide protest called by a peace movement on Wednesday against the mobilization of reservists announced by President Vladimir Putin as part of the military offensive in Ukraine.
The independent organization OVD-Info, which tracks the arrests and has been declared a foreign agent in Russia, said 1,113 people had been detained in 38 cities by mid-afternoon (GMT).
At least 409 people were arrested in Moscow and at least 444 in St. Petersburg, according to the same source.
People gathered at the protest in the capital shouted “no to war” amid applause and “Putin to the trench”. A protester with a protest placard was immediately detained by agents, who took him away. Others criticized that “the police are the shame of Russia”.
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