Protests against Putin in 38 Russian cities: Police dragged and beat female protesters; More than 1,300 people in custody

The Russia-Ukraine war has been going on for 7 months. Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin on September 21 announced the deployment of 300,000 reserve troops in four regions of Ukraine. After his announcement, demonstrations started across the country. The police have detained thousands of people.

According to reports, clashes broke out between police and protesters in some cities including Yekaterinburg. The police had appealed to the people to maintain peace and return home. After the protest intensified, the police pelted sticks at the people.

Thousands of people took to the streets

Some videos of protests and clashes with police have gone viral. In this, the police can be seen beating up people. According to reports, the police were seen brutally thrashing the protesting women. In a video, some police officers were seen dragging a woman.

In another video, thousands of people can be seen marching on the streets. Slogans of 'No to War' are being raised. According to Sky News, about 1,371 people protesting in 38 cities, including Moscow and St Petersburg, have been detained.

NATO threatens nuclear attack - Putin

President Putin accused Western countries of "nuclear blackmail" before announcing the deployment of 300,000 troops. He said that some big leaders of NATO are threatening to use nuclear weapons against Russia.

Putin said- If Western countries blackmail about the use of nuclear weapons, then Russia will also respond with all its might. We can go to any extent to protect our country. For this Putin has signed a decree regarding the mobilization of the army.

Putin facing opposition since the beginning of the war

On February 24, Russia invaded Ukraine. Putin has so far called it a special military operation. Since the beginning of the war, there were protests against Putin not only in Russia but in many countries around the world. People also took to the streets in New York and Germany.

In Washington, people demonstrated in front of the Russian embassy. Thousands took to the streets of Manhattan carrying Ukrainian flags and placards to protest. Demonstrations were also held in the German capital Berlin against the Russian attack. People of many other countries including Japan, Hungary, France, and Australia are strongly condemning the attack on Ukraine.

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