US condemns arrest of Russian protesters

The US State Department says it "strongly condemns" the arrest of peaceful protesters in Russia over the weekend.

Opposition leader Alexei Navalny is among hundreds still in detention.

US Correspondent Mary MacCarthy has more:

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