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Russian children among thousands of anti-war protesters detained by police

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Five children, ages 7 to 11, went with their mothers to visit the embassy in Moscow. They carried flowers, and handmade signs reading "=5B 2>9=5" The police officers shouted at the parents, threatening that the "brave moms" might lose their rights.

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Sky News UK

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Russian police detain children and old women as they try to quell anti-war movement

Thousands of Russians are reported to have been detained for protesting against their country's war in Ukraine. But even peaceful protest is not tolerated by the authorities.

3 years ago·United Kingdom

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Russian Police Reportedly Arrest, Jail Children Protesting War Against Ukraine

Five children, ages 7 to 11, were armed with flowers and a "No War" sign when Russian police arrested them and their mothers, according to NPR.

3 years ago·United States

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Russian children arrested for laying flowers at Ukraine embassy and holding 'no to war' signs

Photos and videos showed the children behind bars and in the back of a police van

3 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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WION

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Primary school kids arrested in Russia over anti-war signs, claims Opposition politician

In heartbreaking photos, young Russian children appear to have been jailed for protesting their country's invasion of Ukraine. Thousands of people were detained around the country for opposing Vladimir Putin's war, and the photographs were released by an opposition lawmaker. The photographs depict school-aged youngsters in the back of a police truck in Moscow after participating in anti-war protests. The children were reportedly detained whil…

3 years ago·Noida, India

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