Russian anti-war politician says he has fled the country
Boris Nadezhdin, who was recently designated as a foreign agent, posted a video in front of the Eiffel Tower.
Boris Nadezhdin, a Russian politician who sought the presidency in 2023, has announced he has left Russia following his designation as a foreign agent. Standing before the Eiffel Tower in Paris, the 63-year-old stated, "Hi everyone. I have some good news. I'm alive and free. Unfortunately, I'm not in Russia at the moment." Nadezhdin, who ran on an anti-war platform, was barred from the election due to flawed signature submissions.
The justice ministry labeled him a foreign agent after he announced he would contest the Duma elections in September. Accusations against him include spreading false information and organizing unauthorized rallies. The label would have barred him from the elections. Nadezhdin has called the charge absurd and recently told the BBC from an undisclosed location that his future plans are unclear. He emphasized the importance of participating in politics, particularly through elections.
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