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A Putin critic leaves Russia after he is barred from running for parliament

A Putin critic leaves Russia after he is barred from running for parliament

Summary

Russian opposition politician Boris Nadezhdin has left Russia after being banned from running for parliament this year. He criticized Russia’s war in Ukraine and tried to challenge President Vladimir Putin in the 2024 election.

Key Facts

  • Boris Nadezhdin is an opposition politician in Russia.
  • He spoke out against Russia’s war in Ukraine.
  • Nadezhdin attempted to run against President Putin in 2024.
  • He was barred from running for parliament in Russia this year.
  • After the ban, Nadezhdin left Russia and went to Paris.
  • He posted a video in front of the Eiffel Tower saying he is alive and free but not in Russia.
  • He said he needs time to plan his next steps outside Russia.
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