Violence Breaks Out In Russian Town: Mob Clashes With Cops, Weeks Before Putin Faces Elections

Massive violence broke out in Baymak town in central Russia’s republic of Bashkortostan on January 17. Hundreds of protesters clashed with police after a Russian court sentenced anti-Ukraine war activist Fail Alsynov to jail for four years on charges of inciting hatred. Russia's riot police fired tear gas and hit protesters with batons. Street protests are a rarity in Russia, which has clamped down on dissent since launching its military offensive in Ukraine. Watch this video to know more. #protestinrussia #massiveanger #putin #baymak #bashkortostan #centralrussia #protesters #antiukrainewaractivist #localactivist #jail #teargas #batons #riotpolice #fayilalsynov #dissent #ukraine #russia Hindustan Times Videos brings all the News for the Global Indian under one umbrella. We break down news from across the globe from the unique lens of a Rising India. Tune in for Explainers, Opinions, Analysis and a 360 degree view of big events in India and the World which impact your present and future. Follow the Hindustan Times Channel on WhatsApp for News Alerts, Top Stories and Editor picks. Join Us Today - https://www.bit.ly/3PQ4kSv Subscribe to the Hindustan Times YT channel and press the bell icon to get notified when we go live. Visit our website https://www.hindustantimes.com/ Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/htTweets Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hindustantimes