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Russian police violently arrested protesters who want opposition candidates to be allowed to run for city council.
The Russian opposition leader was detained on Monday for allegedly violating protest laws -- moments after being released from jail.
More than 70 percent of voters backed him in an election in which he had no serious challengers.
Anti-Kremlin activists took to the streets across the country on Saturday.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
Voter apathy is high and the opposition movement continues to gather steam.
A leading opposition figure's video claims to expose the prime minister's corruption.
The decision would, under Russian law, disqualify Navalny from running for president.
Footage shows assailants throwing milk on the anti-corruption activists and kicking them on the ground.