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54 people detained for attempting to stage unsanctioned rally in Moscow – police

Moscow, March 31 (Ukraine General News) – More than 50 people were detained for attempting to stage an unsanctioned rally at Triumfalnaya Square in Moscow on Thursday evening, Moscow police spokesman Viktor Biryukov has told Interfax.

“Fifty-four people have been detained, according to the latest reports,” he said.

Opposition activists Eduard Limonov and Konstantin Kosyakin are among those detained.

[RU EUROPE EEU EMRG POL PRO]

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