Russian Activist Udaltsov Charged With 'Justifying Terrorism' After House Searched

Prominent Russian left-wing activist Sergei Udaltsov has been arrested and charged with "justifying terrorism" after he reported earlier on January 11 that police were searching his house. Udaltsov's lawyer, Violetta Vokova, confirmed local media reports saying her client had been detained but gave no further details. Udaltsov, who has supported the war in Ukraine, said in a post on Telegram in the early hours of January 11 that "they're banging on the door, saying they're from the police." Udaltsov is known for his participation in anti-Kremlin protests and leads the Left Front, a coalition of leftist groups. To read the original story by RFE/RL's Russian Service, click here.