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Russia court bars Yabloko, the only anti-war party, from parliamentary vote
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Yabloko’s appeal will fail, and Russia’s election field will narrow further under Rodina-style legal challenges.

Removing the lone anti-war electoral option tightens political control ahead of voting and further narrows space for dissent in wartime Russia.

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Removing the lone anti-war electoral option tightens political control ahead of voting and further narrows space for dissent in wartime Russia.

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A court in Russia upheld a suit by the pro-Kremlin party Rodina to cancel the registration of Yabloko, described as the only party opposing the war in Ukraine in the parliamentary vote. Judge Vyacheslav Kirillov said the claims against Yabloko’s State Duma candidate list were granted after the Central Election Commission had earlier allowed it on the ballot. Rodina accused Yabloko of undeclared campaign support, including from Western sources; Yabloko leader Nikolai Rybakov denied the claims and said the party would appeal. About 100 supporters protested outside the courthouse in Moscow, chanting “Shame!” as police watched.

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Russia court bars Yabloko, the only anti-war party, from parliamentary vote

A pro-Kremlin party’s suit succeeded in canceling Yabloko’s registration; the party says it will appeal.

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