Police have detained supporters of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny outside a penal colony east of Moscow where the Kremlin critic is currently serving a prison sentenceMOSCOW -- Supporters of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny were detained Tuesday outside a penal colony east of Moscow where the Kremlin critic is currently serving time. Doctors from the Navalny-backed Alliance of Doctors union and supporters of the politician gathered in front of the prison. Navalny's physician and the union leader Dr. Anastasia Vasilyeva tried to get inside to meet with prison officials and see Navalny or talk to the prison medics about his condition, but were turned away. Local police said they detained nine people who allegedly “breached public order.” They included Vasilyeva and a CNN crew. We will keep coming with our colleagues, requesting information and (trying to) be involved in (Navalny's) treatment somehow,” Vasilyeva said.

Source: ABC News April 06, 2021 16:11 UTC