Russian ultranationalist party in Kremlin-loyal system
A series of reports from The Guardian, The New York Post and The Moscow Times detail Russia’s upcoming Duma elections, where authorities are disqualifying opposition candidates, restricting registration, and tightening controls. Analysts say the process is designed to maintain control while presenting a facade of democracy amid ongoing war and repression.
A Russian court has granted Rodina’s lawsuit to remove Yabloko from the federal ballot amid allegations of foreign funding, copyright violations, and extremism. Supporters gathered outside the Supreme Court as the ruling was delivered; Yabloko plans to appeal. The party remains the only registered pro-peace liberal option amid a broader crackdown.