International community worries about situation in Russia

The international community is worried about the current situation in Russia, where anti-government protests are spreading. Demonstrations of solidarity are going to be held in many European cities, including London, Dublin, Berlin, Paris and Prague. Similiar actions are also going to be held in Japan and Canada, First News reports.

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton repeated today her statement on the Sunday parliamentary elections in Russia, saying the polls were 'neither free, nor fair'.  

Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said today the Secretary of State is encouraging anti-government protests and inspiring the opposition.