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EU to discuss Russia mass arrests

Thousands were detained after protesting against the detention of opposition leader Alexei Navalny.

European Union Foreign Ministers will discuss relations with Russia today, following a weekend of protests and mass arrests in Russian cities. The detained opposition leader Alexei Navalny made use of his social media presence to call his supporters on to the streets. We have the latest.

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