One anti-war critic fined, another held as Russia clamps down on opponents
Summary
Russian authorities have detained a well-known blogger, Ilya Remeslo, and convicted local politician Boris Nadezhdin as part of efforts to reduce opposition in the country. Remeslo faces charges related to sharing false information about the military, while Nadezhdin was barred from running for parliament due to accusations of displaying extremist symbols.Key Facts
- Ilya Remeslo, once a strong supporter of President Putin, criticized him in 2026 and has been jailed for two months on suspicion of spreading false military information.
- Boris Nadezhdin was convicted of showing extremist symbols, preventing him from gathering support to run in the September parliamentary elections.
- Nadezhdin had tried to run for president two years ago on an anti-war platform but was blocked due to signature issues.
- Nadezhdin was recently declared a "foreign agent" and is not allowed to leave Russia.
- Many Russian opposition politicians have gone abroad or face legal restrictions, with Alexei Navalny having died in a penal colony earlier in 2024 under disputed circumstances.
- Remeslo posted a critical blog in March 2026, blaming Putin for economic problems and limited internet and media freedoms.
- Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil facilities have caused fuel shortages in Russia, including Moscow.
- Recent polls show President Putin’s approval rating has dropped by several points in July 2026.
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