Russia bars only party opposing war in Ukraine from parliamentary vote
Summary
Russia’s Supreme Court has stopped the only officially registered party that opposes the war in Ukraine from taking part in the upcoming parliamentary elections. The court’s decision means voters cannot choose this party, Yabloko, which has criticized the ongoing conflict and pushed for peace.Key Facts
- The Russian Supreme Court ruled to cancel Yabloko's registration for the next parliamentary vote.
- Yabloko is the only legal party opposing Russia’s war in Ukraine.
- The pro-Kremlin nationalist party Rodina filed the lawsuit against Yabloko.
- Rodina accused Yabloko of receiving undeclared help from Western sources; Yabloko denied these claims.
- Yabloko’s leader, Nikolai Rybakov, said they will appeal the court’s decision.
- About 100 Yabloko supporters protested outside the court after the ruling.
- Yabloko has not won seats in the State Duma since 2003 and polls show it has low public support.
- The ruling United Russia party, which supports President Putin, has won every parliamentary election since 2003.
- Many of Putin’s opponents are jailed, exiled, or declared extremists, limiting political competition.
- Most Russians, according to independent polls, favor peace talks with Ukraine despite the ongoing war.
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