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"Since Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine, mass anti-war protest action has
erupted in more than 50 Russian cities. Footage of protesters shows almost
immediate arrests by Russian anti-riot police. So far over 5,800 people have
been detained since the invasion began, according to a protest monitoring
group, with the numbers increasing daily.
In addition to civilian protests, scientists, journalists and academics have
signed letters denouncing the invasion, and sportsmen have protested the war in
front of international audiences.
Dissent has also come from among Russian elites, including the military. In
late January, retired Colonel General Leonid Ivashov published an open letter
to Putin and Russian citizens denouncing Putin’s “criminal policy of provoking
a war”. And Russian UN climate delegate Oleg Anisimov apologised for the
invasion during a virtual UN conference.
Given the recent history of crackdowns against protest action in Russia, this
seemingly broad anti-war coalition is remarkable.
Journalists and independent outlets have continued reporting on the military
operation in Ukraine, defying official orders not to mention the word “war”.
The front page of opposition newspaper Novaya Gazeta on February 25 read
“Russia. Bombs. Ukraine” and was published in Russian and Ukrainian.
Roskomnadzor, Russia’s mass media regulator, has warned outlets to remove
“inaccurate information” or else risk severe fines. A number of journalists
from independent outlets have also been detained while covering the protests."
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
