Woman Shows How Quickly You Get Arrested For ‘Protest’ In Russia
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An astounding video has revealed just how quickly a person can get arrested in Russia for protesting against the invasion of Ukraine.
Since President Vladimir Putin sent troops across the border on February 24 as a part of his invasion of Ukraine, hundreds of Russians have taken to the streets in protest.
However, reports have revealed that over 900 protesters have been detained by police, with footage showing citizens being tackled to the ground and dragged away by Russian forces.
Another clip has since been shared online, which shows the shocking and rapid speed in which a protesting woman is apprehended by police.
See how quickly she gets arrested below:
Here it is... pic.twitter.com/AEylc625AC
— Nikola Repin (@nikorepi) March 13, 2022
In the recording, a woman can be seen questioning the person behind the camera as to whether or not they 'support the activists'.
She says: 'I'd like to ask your opinion, if I could just say two words. Am I going to get arrested for this or not?'
However, after holding up a sign - which simply has 'two words' written on it - for a matter of seconds, a herd of Russian police are captured swarming towards the woman.
Ukrainian flag in Russia - banned
— Mikhail Khodorkovsky (English) (@mbk_center) March 13, 2022
Peace sign in Russia - banned
Criticising the actions of the authorities - banned
Participating in elections - banned
The words "war" and "peace" - banned
Wishing for peace in Ukraine - banned
Independent media - banned
Protest - banned
As the woman is being apprehended, the reporter reflects: 'You're already being detained'.
The camera then pans to the side, showing the woman being frogmarched away from the scene by five police.
'That's crazy,' the cameraperson resolves.
In Nizhny Novgorod, Russia, a brilliant, beautiful and brave protest.
— Ben Phillips (@benphillips76) March 12, 2022
This woman holds up a *completely blank* sign, and is still taken away by police.
Shero. pic.twitter.com/Q8wh87jusC
Over 40 different Russian cities have seen protestors gather in condemnation of the war in Ukraine.
Footage has been widespread on social media, showing demonstrators chanting, 'No war' and holding signs reading, 'No to War!'
However, clips have also captured riot police 'grabbing protestors with antiwar banners,' with Russian authorities having warned that prosecution and criminal charges could be imposed on those who do participate.
Yesterday 4957 people were detained at protests in Russia. They were beaten in the streets and in police departments. Putin proposes to evacuate Ukrainians along humanitarian corridors to Russia. After this cynical PR action for Russian TV who will protect these people in Russia? pic.twitter.com/DmrUTeveFf
— Oleksandra Matviichuk (@avalaina) March 7, 2022
In the latest clip, another woman comes by to try and give her view to the camera, asking if the coverage is just focusing on those in protest of the invasion or if it can include the views of those who support it.
She says: 'And if anyone else has an opinion you'll film it too? And those who don't go to protests and believe that the military operation of our country... I also want to give my opinion. I'm comfortable with the fact that...'
However, she is cut off by police, who similarly to the first woman, escort her swiftly away.
A cameraperson reflects: 'This is shocking content. She's come to say she's fine with it. Obviously Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin and everything else. It didn't even take a few seconds.'
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Topics: News, Russia, Ukraine, Vladimir Putin
