Russian anti-war politician Boris Nadezhdin detained by police
Summary
Russian politician Boris Nadezhdin, known for opposing the war and trying to run against President Vladimir Putin in 2024, was detained by police near Moscow. He was labeled a "foreign agent" and barred from elections due to alleged irregularities with his candidacy.Key Facts
- Boris Nadezhdin was taken by police from his home on a Monday morning near Moscow.
- He announced plans to run in Russia's parliamentary elections in September 2024.
- The Russian justice ministry branded him a "foreign agent," accusing him of spreading false information and promoting unauthorized protests.
- This label prevented him from participating in the September elections.
- In early 2024, he had tried to run for president with an anti-war platform calling to end the conflict in Ukraine.
- Nadezhdin claimed some support among citizens unhappy with Russia's politics under Putin.
- He was disqualified from the 2024 presidential election due to problems with required signature collections.
- President Putin won a fifth term in March 2024 and can remain in power until 2036 due to constitutional changes.
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