In Bashkortostan, security forces detained a picketer who was “congratulating” Vladimir Putin on his birthday

In Meleuz (Bashkortostan), security forces detained a young man who went out on a solo picket dedicated to the birthday of Vladimir Putin. This is reported by the Ateo Breaking telegram channel, drew attention to this. Avtozak LIVE

The poster read: “Putin, this is your last anniversary. Eat the creature."

During the detention, the police used force against the picketer: they threw him to the pavement and handcuffed him, although he did not resist.

The security forces also threatened the activist with a criminal case. Where the detainee is now and what he is charged with is unknown.

• According to the federal law on rallies, it is not required to notify the authorities of a single picket and agree on a place for holding it. You can read more about the rules for holding a single picket in our instructions .