Russia arrests Navalny on his return

RUSSIA / FSU POLITICS - In Brief 18 Jan 2021 by Alex Teddy
On January 17 Alexei Navalny flew back to Russia after months recovering in Germany. As the government warned him he would be, he was arrested within minutes of landing. The reason for his arrest was for parole violations. He has been in and out of jail several times already. Hundreds of well-wishers came to greet Navalny as he requested. His plane was diverted to another airport presumably to prevent any demonstrations.

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