Attempted Murder Trial Starts For Moscow Activist Who Threw Molotov Cocktails At National Guard Bus

A 45-year-old Moscow activist, Vitaly Koltsov, went on trial on May 10 on a charge of attempting to murder 12 officers of Russia's National Guard. The charge stems from Koltsov's throwing of two Molotov cocktails at a bus that was parked near the Teatralnaya Square in Moscow after it brought National Guard troops to the site to prevent anti-government rallies a year ago. If found guilty, Koltsov may face life in prison. To read the original story by RFE/RL's Russian Service, click here.