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Police officers detain a demonstrator as people gather in front of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation, in Moscow, Russia, Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2021. 
Human rights
Kremlin tries to ‘erase a nation’s history’ with shutdown of leading human rights org, Russian politician says
Alexei Navalny wears a plaid shirt and looks a bit startled with his eyes widened at the camera.
Leaders
Russian dissident Alexei Navalny’s health warrants ‘justified, grave concern,’ says his adviser
A man waves as he is released from a cage by a police officer.
Free speech
After public outcry, Russia drops case against journalist Golunov
People attend a protest
Thousands of Russians protest plan to raise pension ages
A crowd of young people are gathered. Two hold up two large signs in Russian.
Global Politics
There are no surprises in Russia’s upcoming elections. Putin will win.
Russia Protests
Conflict
Opposition leader, hundreds more arrested in Russia protests