Thousands in Moscow protest constitutional changes seen as Putin power grab
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(Worthy News) – Thousands of protesters marched through Moscow on Saturday against the Russian government’s proposed constitutional changes that are widely seen as an attempt by President Vladimir Putin to maintain his power beyond the end of his term in 2024.
Police said some 10,000 people took part in the march, while a nongovernmental organization that has counted attendance at political rallies estimated a turnout of 22,000.
Protesters could be seen carrying placards with sayings such as “No to eternal Putin” and “No to the usurpation of power.” [ Source: Fox News (Read More…) ]
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