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

Summary by Ground News

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.

Published 1 year ago · Moscow, Russian Federation

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