Russia's Supreme Court bars liberal anti-war party Yabloko from legislative elections

Published Aug 13, 01:12 PM UTC

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On August 10th, 2026, Russia's Supreme Court barred Yabloko, the country's oldest liberal party and the only openly anti-war party, from participating in legislative elections scheduled for September 20th. Several hundred young people gathered outside the court in Moscow to show support, with chalk messages reading 'For Yabloko, for peace' and Alexei Navalny's slogan 'Russia will be free'. The party's electoral manifesto consists of just 43 words, beginning with 'FOR PEACE AND FREEDOM! FOR A LIFE WITHOUT FEAR!'. The article highlights the Russian authorities' increasing fear of any dissent, particularly regarding the war in Ukraine.

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Original headline: A liberal party is barred in Russia for implicitly opposing the war

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