The court of last resort in Russia’s legal system
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.
The court has granted Rodina’s lawsuit to annul Yabloko’s registration for the State Duma list, removing the liberal party from the ballot. Supporters chant outside the Moscow courthouse as Yabloko vows to appeal. With Putin’s opponents jailed or exiled, Yabloko remains the sole liberal force on peace-oriented streets amid a tightened electoral environment.