MOSCOW — An attempt by Vladimir Putin's foes to protest his presidential election victory by occupying a Moscow square ended Monday with riot police quickly dispersing and detaining hundreds of demonstrators — a stark reminder of the challenges faced by Russia's opposition.
After Russian election, riot police break up anti-Putin protest
Monday, March 5, 2012 | 5:36 p.m. CST;
updated 6:32 p.m. CST, Monday, March 5, 2012
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