"Russian Activist's Arrest Sparks Nationwide Protests and Political Tensions"

Violent clashes erupted between protesters and police in Russia's Bashkortostan after activist Fayil Alsynov was sentenced to four years in prison for inciting ethnic hatred, with supporters claiming his words were mistranslated. Riot police were seen grabbing and beating protesters, while tear gas was reportedly deployed. Alsynov criticized the governor and expressed uncertainty about the future, as more than 20 activists were detained ahead of the court ruling.