What's happening?

The young people standing in the centre of Moscow were scared. People protesting in Russia have been arrested, and worse. But they knew they had to keep going. They do not want to fight in the war in UkraineA country in Eastern Europe. It was invaded by Russia in February 2022. - even though Russian president Vladimir Putin has called up more soldiers. 

There are many protests taking place in Russia.

But the protests are smaller than before. There are many reasons why this might be. On Wednesday, 1,400 people were arrested for taking part.

Some people are leaving the country. "My knees shook with fear," says one man who flew from the capital Moscow to YerevanThe capital of Armenia. .

But there is another why Putin may stay in power. "We cannot forget that the majorityMore than half. of Russians still support the war against Ukraine," says 41-year-old Daria. 

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*Some names have been changed to protect people who spoke to us in confidence.

Could Russians overthrow their president?

Yes! Many people are becoming fed up with the war. If more soldiers are sent to fight, Russians might work to remove Putin. 

No! It is impossible to overthrow Putin - he crushes anyone who says no to him. And many Russians do support his war.