Russian political activist and economist, widow of Alexei Navalny
Russia has opened a three-day parliamentary election expected to return a United Russia-dominated Duma. The vote has been tightly controlled: most anti-war candidates have been barred, Yabloko’s federal list was disqualified, and critics say the Kremlin will use the results to claim public backing for the war and for pro-Kremlin candidates, including veterans.
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.
Russia's Supreme Court has revoked the registration of Yabloko's federal list for September's State Duma elections after upholding a suit by the nationalist Rodina party that accused it of receiving foreign funding, copyright violations and promoting extremism. Supporters gathered outside the court and dozens were detained; party leaders have vowed legal appeals.