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LiM says:

January 31, 2009 at 7:16 pm

The police in the pic look like russian special forces: OMON
sloot says:

February 1, 2009 at 1:32 pm

I know it doesn't actually say that, but from the back of their jackets, it almost looks like they're from the onion.
Heather says:

February 2, 2009 at 9:37 am

sloot - that was my first thought too!

What is actually going on?
Vivelame says:

February 2, 2009 at 1:13 pm

Seems like it's Russia, the guys are from OMON, russian special forces, and they're taking the greenpeace activist away for a spontaneous suicide from a fourth floor or something.
Chris Taylor says:

February 3, 2009 at 5:03 pm

You can't tell by the Cyrillic alphabet in the background?

OMOH (Otryad Militsii Osobogo Naznacheniya) is Russia's version of the RCMP's tactical teams. Only with a lot less regard for the rule of law and proportionate response.

The guy in the costume was attempting to deliver a sealed package to the mayor of Moscow, who was in the vicinity. OMON didn't like unexpected guy in bulky costume carrying sealed package to municipal official. Wonder why?

[Update] A true is friend is someone who would hide you. Canada has been that friend to the U.S.