Coverage dated February 23, 2022 to February 28, 2022

Over 5,000 Russian protesters arrested since invasion of Ukraine

Headline from Newsweek, from the development of Feb 26, 2022

Newest development Mar 1, 2022 · 2 reportsAt least 411 people are detained across Russia as antiwar protests continue.

The Investigative Committee of Russia previously warned that citizens will be arrested for organizing and conducting "unauthorized events" such as protests.

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Developments in this update

3 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

Feb 24, 2022
Thousands of protesters arrested in Russia as sanctions take toll on country's economy
Headline from CBS News ·
Feb 26, 2022Names this update
Over 5,000 Russian protesters arrested since invasion of Ukraine
Headline from Newsweek ·
Mar 1, 2022Newest
At least 411 people are detained across Russia as antiwar protests continue.
Headline from New York Times ·

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Reports & sources

26 articles, oldest first.

Digital Journal
Thousands in Russia protest Ukraine war, hundreds detained (opens Digital Journal)
Published Feb 23, 2022
Digital Journal's feed description
Russia's police have detained more than 1,700 people at anti-war protests across dozens of Russian cities.
Breitbart News
Reports: Russian Police Arrest over 700 Protesters Against Ukraine War (opens Breitbart News)
Published Feb 23, 2022
Breitbart News's feed description
Russian police arrested 700 protesters Thursday who were urging leader Vladimir Putin to end his assault on Ukraine
Al Jazeera
Ukraine attack: Hundreds arrested in anti-war protests in Russia (opens Al Jazeera)
Published Feb 23, 2022
Al Jazeera's feed description
Russian police arrest nearly 1,400 protesters at rallies against invasion of Ukraine.
Newsweek
More than 1,700 arrested amid Russia's biggest protest in 13 months (opens Newsweek)
Published Feb 23, 2022
Newsweek's feed description
The independent human rights organization OVD-Info reported hundreds of people across Russia were arrested on Thursday.
Insider
Russia has begun arresting anti-war protesters as demonstrations break out after Putin invades Ukraine (opens Insider)
Published Feb 23, 2022
Insider's feed description
Hundreds have already been detained in demonstrations in Russian cities following the Russia's military assault on Ukraine on Thursday.
PBS NewsHour
Hundreds arrested as Russians protest invasion of Ukraine (opens PBS NewsHour)
Published Feb 23, 2022
PBS NewsHour's feed description
Shocked Russians have turned out by the thousands to decry their country's invasion of Ukraine as emotional calls for protests grew on social media.
Fox News
Russia cracks down on anti-war protests, more than 1,700 demonstrators arrested (opens Fox News)
Published Feb 23, 2022
Fox News's feed description
Russia began cracking down on opposition to the Ukraine invasion Thursday, arresting more than a thousand of anti-war protesters who showed out in several Russian cities.
The Times of Israel
UN condemns arrest of more than 1,800 Russian anti-war protesters (opens The Times of Israel)
Published Feb 24, 2022
The Times of Israel's feed description
Rights office of international body says unclear how many have been released; independent monitor says demonstrators detained in 51 cities across Russia
Al Jazeera
Photos: Hundreds arrested as Russians protest invasion of Ukraine (opens Al Jazeera)
Published Feb 24, 2022
Al Jazeera's feed description
Russian police arrested more than 1,700 protesters as people rallied across the country against the invasion of Ukraine.
The Guardian
Prominent Russians join protests against Ukraine war amid 1,800 arrests (opens The Guardian)
Published Feb 24, 2022
The Guardian's feed description
As invasion continues, people from worlds of entertainment, business and journalism voice opposition
The Times of Israel
Over 3,000 detained for anti-war protests in Russia since Thursday (opens The Times of Israel)
Published Feb 25, 2022
The Times of Israel's feed description
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The Week
Russia has reportedly detained almost 2,700 protesters since Thursday (opens The Week)
Published Feb 25, 2022
Truthout
Hundreds of Anti-War Protesters Have Been Arrested Across Russia (opens Truthout)
Published Feb 25, 2022
Truthout's feed description
Russian police also have detained journalists covering the demonstrations against the invasion of Ukraine.
Forbes
Russian Police Detain Over 3,000 Anti-War Protesters, Human Rights Organization Says (opens Forbes)
Published Feb 25, 2022
Forbes's feed description
Russians’ access to social media has been restricted, making it harder for them to share their disapproval of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
The National Interest
Thousands Arrested in Anti-War Protests in Russia (opens The National Interest)
Published Feb 25, 2022
The National Interest's feed description
Protests took place across Russia on Thursday in opposition to Vladimir Putin's decision to invade Ukraine.
The Times of Israel
Police snatch up hundreds of anti-war protesters in Russia (opens The Times of Israel)
Published Feb 26, 2022
The Times of Israel's feed description
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The Times of Israel
Over 3,000 detained in Russia for protesting against Ukraine invasion (opens The Times of Israel)
Published Feb 26, 2022
The Times of Israel's feed description
Anti-war demonstrations held in 34 cities and petitions garner hundreds of thousands of signatures, as official rhetoric against dissent grows more harsh
Fox News
Thousands of Russians arrested for protesting against Putin's war on Ukraine, human rights group says (opens Fox News)
Published Feb 26, 2022
Fox News's feed description
More than 3,000 people have been detained in Russia for protesting against the country's war on Ukraine, according to a human rights group.
The Hill
Over 3,000 Russians arrested for protesting attack against Ukraine (opens The Hill)
Published Feb 26, 2022
The Hill's feed description
More than 3,000 Russians have been arrested in cities around the country for protesting Russia’s attack against Ukraine.
Newsweek
Over 5,000 Russian protesters arrested since invasion of Ukraine (opens Newsweek)
Published Feb 27, 2022
Newsweek's feed description
The Investigative Committee of Russia previously warned that citizens will be arrested for organizing and conducting "unauthorized events" such as protests.
CBS News
Thousands of protesters arrested in Russia as sanctions take toll on country's economy (opens CBS News)
Published Feb 27, 2022
CBS News's feed description
Observers say more than 5,000 demonstrators have been arrested in Russia since President Vladimir Putin ordered troops to invade Ukraine last week.
Al Jazeera
More than 2,000 arrested at anti-war protests in Russia (opens Al Jazeera)
Published Feb 27, 2022
Al Jazeera's feed description
Rights watchdog says more than 5,000 demonstrators detained across the country since Putin launched the Ukraine war.
New York Times
At least 411 people are detained across Russia as antiwar protests continue. (opens New York Times)
Published Feb 28, 2022
Breitbart News
Pics: Reports Claim over 5,000 Detained in Five Days of Anti-War Protests in Russia (opens Breitbart News)
Published Feb 28, 2022
Breitbart News's feed description
A Russian human rights group estimates 6,500 people have been detained during five days of anti-war protests across Russia.
Towleroad Gay News
Activists: Over 6,400 Arrested At Anti-war Demonstrations In Russia (opens Towleroad Gay News)
Published Feb 28, 2022
Towleroad Gay News's feed description
At least 413 people were arrested in Russia during protests against the war in Ukraine on Monday, the civil rights site OVD-Info reported, bringing the total

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