Russia thwarts protests over the blocking of a popular messaging app, but frustration persists
- Posted on March 21, 2026
- By The Toronto Star
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Russia thwarts protests over the blocking of a popular messaging app, but frustration persists
In one Russian city, officials blocked a rally due to a “tree inspection.” Elsewhere, they blamed snow removal problems or still-existing COVID-19 restrictions. And in one location, administrators argued that
