* Demonstrations have been taking place in locations across Russia against the unprovoked invasion of Ukraine
* Figures show 14,219 people across 112 cities in Russia have been arrested for their part in protests since the start of the Ukraine invasion on 24 February, but human rights body OVD-Info say the figure could be higher
* Videos show officers using truncheons and stun guns in a brutal bid to stamp out opposition to the Kremlin
Russian police have detained nearly 300 people for taking part in anti-war protests against Vladimir Putin's unprovoked invasion of Ukraine.
Demonstrations have been taking place in many locations across Russia to protest against the Russian-led conflict.
This comes as figures show 14,219 people in 112 cities across Russia have been arrested for their part in anti-war protests since the start of the invasion on Ukraine, according to independent human rights body OVD-Info.
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Anti-war Protests Occur Across Europe Including Russia
Anti-war protests across Europe, small rallies in Russia -- AP
Demonstrations Inside Ukraine, Across Europe Over Russia's Unprovoked War -- RFE
More Than 800 Detained in Ukraine Protests Across Russia -- Moscow Times/AFP
Hundreds Detained in Anti-War Protests in Russia -- VOA