• Semi-Hemi-Demigod
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    28 months ago

    the Moscow mayor canceled all mass gatherings scheduled for the weekend

    Things that make you go “hmmm”

    • @pingveno@lemmy.mlOP
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      158 months ago

      It’s a prudent move in the wake of one attack to avoid presenting any obvious targets. Besides, it’s not like the Russian government needs an excuse to shut down non-controlled opposition rallies.

      • Semi-Hemi-Demigod
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        18 months ago

        No doubt. But it’s also good to keep in place for too long so people aren’t allowed to protest.

    • @Chuymatt@beehaw.org
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      68 months ago

      There was a warning by the US consulate about potential extremist attacks on roundabout the eighth.