Russian opposition lawmaker ousted from parliament

Gennady Gudkov's expulsion from the State Duma could set him up for arrest at opposition protests and signals that President Vladimir Putin will continue his crackdown on dissent. MOSCOW — A prominent opposition activist was stripped of his seat in the lower house of the Russian parliament Friday, a move that heightens concern the Kremlin will continue its aggressive crackdown on political dissent.

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