Thousands of Russians gathered in cities across the country to protest against President Vladimir Putin and show support for opposition leader Alexei Navalny. The demonstrations were organized under the banner 'Noon against Putin,' in response to Navalny's call for mass protests.
Navalny, who is currently serving a prison sentence, had urged his supporters to take to the streets to demand his release and to oppose Putin's government. The protests were seen as a way to fulfill what Navalny referred to as his 'last wish' before being imprisoned.
