The secretary of State also urged Navalny’s release.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Sunday condemned Russia’s treatment of protesters seeking the release of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny.
“The U.S. condemns the persistent use of harsh tactics against peaceful protesters and journalists by Russian authorities for a second week straight,” he tweeted Sunday. “We renew our call for Russia to release those detained for exercising their human rights, including Aleksey Navalny.”
Thousands of Russians were arrested Sunday during mass protests against the incarceration of Navalny.
Blinken’s statement reflects a distinct shift in tone from a much more hands-off U.S. policy toward President Vladimir Putin and Russia during the Trump years.
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Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Sunday condemned Russia's treatment of protesters seeking the release of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalnyhttps://t.co/Cmj2ELpDl6
— POLITICO (@politico) January 31, 2021
The U.S. condemns the persistent use of harsh tactics against peaceful protesters and journalists by Russian authorities for a second week straight. We renew our call for Russia to release those detained for exercising their human rights, including Aleksey Navalny.
— Secretary Antony Blinken (@SecBlinken) January 31, 2021
Good to have a new presidential administration that won’t handle Putin with kid gloves.
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