Russia arrests Putin critic who plans to run in September elections

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Russia arrests Putin critic who plans to run in September elections

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Russian authorities arrested a critic of Vladimir Putin who intended to run in the September elections, labeling him a 'foreign agent' to suppress political dissent ahead of the vote.

The arrest came three days after authorities declared Nadezhdin a "foreign agent" -- a tag used by the Kremlin to stifle dissent. The post Russia arrests Putin critic who plans to run in September elections appeared first on Vanguard News.

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