Russian police raid opposition conference hotel

Name: Russian police raid opposition conference hotel
Uploaded: 2021-03-13T17:22:18.000Z
Duration: 23 s
Description: Police say opposition figures at an event in Moscow were detained for breaking coronavirus rules.

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Russian police have detained about 200 people, including opposition figures, in a raid on a hotel in Moscow.

Police said those taken away were breaking coronavirus rules while taking part in a conference at the venue.

The raid comes as Russian authorities crack down on opposition activity ahead of elections.

Europe

13 March 2021