In Russia, Thousands Protest Presidential Election Results -- L.A. Times
At least 20,000 gather in Moscow to accuse Russian leader Vladimir Putin of stealing the vote. Hundreds of protesters are arrested in Moscow and St. Petersburg.
With police helicopters hovering low over central Moscow and security forces blanketing the streets, at least 20,000 protesters gathered Monday to accuse Vladimir Putin of stealingRussia's presidential election and demand his immediate resignation.
The Central Election Commission reported that Putin, seeking to regain the presidency after four years as prime minister, won in the first round Sunday with 64.7% of the vote. The result puts Putin, who previously served eight years as president, on track to possibly serve two new six-year terms.
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More News On Protests In Russia Against Putin's Election Win
Russia Detains Hundreds of Protesters -- Wall Street Journal
Russian police bust up protests against Vladimir Putin, throw hundreds in jail -- New York Daily News
Putin makes his presence felt as protesters take to Moscow's streets -- The Guardian
Mass arrests in Russia after anti-Putin rally -- CBC
250 Protesters Detained in Moscow -- RIA Novosti
The story behind Russia's elections -- BBC
My Comment: What does not help Putin are stories like this one.
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