Polling station protests show strong anti-Putin sentiment amongst Russians • FRANCE 24 English

Thousands of people turned up at polling stations in Russia and capitals across the world on Sunday to take part in what the anti-Kremlin opposition said was a peaceful but symbolic protest the re-election of President Vladimir Putin. Despite their relatively small scale, these quiet protests “scared the Kremlin“, FRANCE 24’s Nick Holdsworth said, adding that the protests “demonstrate that there is a strain in Russian society, to this day, which is very much opposed to Putin“.  #Putin #Russia #protest 🔔 Subscribe to France 24 now: 🔴 LIVE - Watch FRANCE 24 English 24/7 here: 🌍 Read the latest International News and Top Stories: Like us on Facebook: Follow us on X (Twitter): Browse the news in pictures on Instagram: Discover our TikTok videos: Get the latest top stories on Telegram: