Published on Dec 21, 2011 by Euronews
http://www.euronews.net/ Russia's lower house of parliament, the State Duma, has convened for the first time since this month's elections sparked widespread protests.
In a break with tradition, the oldest deputy announced the results as proceedings got underway.
Opposition parties had threatened to walk out if the head of the central electoral commission tried to do so.
Outside parliament in the latest demonstration against alleged electoral fraud, up to 25 people were arrested.
In a break with tradition, the oldest deputy announced the results as proceedings got underway.
Opposition parties had threatened to walk out if the head of the central electoral commission tried to do so.
Outside parliament in the latest demonstration against alleged electoral fraud, up to 25 people were arrested.
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Published on Dec 21, 2011 by Euronews
http://www.euronews.net/ Russian protest leader and blogger Alexei Navalny has been released from prison, after spending more than two weeks behind bars.
The 35-year-old was arrested after joining a protest rally against Prime Minister Vladimir Putin and his party, in the wake of parliamentary elections and in the run up to the presidential poll.
Speaking to the media after being freed, Navalny remained defiant. He called on Russians to unite against Putin.
The 35-year-old was arrested after joining a protest rally against Prime Minister Vladimir Putin and his party, in the wake of parliamentary elections and in the run up to the presidential poll.
Speaking to the media after being freed, Navalny remained defiant. He called on Russians to unite against Putin.
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