Nationalist Rodina Party Sues to Disqualify Yabloko From State Duma Elections
Rodina leader Alexei Zhuravlyov accused Yabloko members of being traitors “who work for the West” and claimed his party had uncovered financial violations by Yabloko.
The nationalist Rodina party has initiated legal proceedings against the liberal Yabloko party, aiming to have it disqualified from the upcoming State Duma elections. Rodina's leader, Alexei Zhuravlyov, alleged that Yabloko is comprised of individuals who are disloyal and aligned with Western values. Despite lacking evidence, Zhuravlyov made these accusations at a press conference.
Yabloko, in turn, threatened to sue Zhuravlyov for defamation. A hearing regarding the disqualification request is set for August 10. This legal action comes after a heated exchange between Zhuravlyov and Yabloko chairman Nikolay Rybakov during a recent Central Election Commission meeting. Yabloko is among several parties approved to contest in the September parliamentary elections, advocating for peace.
However, Rodina is one of 11 parties cleared to run for seats in the lower house. Yabloko is the sole officially registered party with a pro-peace stance amid a crackdown on dissent. Several Yabloko members have been imprisoned for opposing the Ukraine invasion, and exiled opposition figures have endorsed the party, but Rybakov has distanced himself from these supporters.
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