Putin announced the duty of police to follow the law during protests

According to him, citizens have the right to express their opinions, but within the framework of the law.

“The law enforcement agencies should also act within the framework of the law.

They must also fulfill their duty to serve the people of Russia and the state, but also within the framework of their official duties and within the framework of the law, ”he said.

Earlier, a police officer apologized to Margarita Yudina, a woman who suffered at an illegal rally in St. Petersburg.

The man came to her hospital with flowers and explained to the victim.

On January 23, uncoordinated rallies were held in a number of Russian cities, including Moscow.

In the capital there were clashes with the police, the UK opened criminal cases under the articles "Use of violence against a representative of the authorities", "Intentional destruction or damage to property" and "Hooliganism".