Russian anti-war opposition had a 5-day run
Russia's Supreme Court, on Aug. 10, barred the country's only anti-war party from taking part in parliamentary elections scheduled for September. The liberal Yabloko party had been approved to take part in the vote and was assigned a spot on the ballot five days prior. Between the two dates, a few notable events took place — the largely obscure party received wide-ranging support from anti-war…
On August 10, Russia's Supreme Court barred the country's sole anti-war political party, Yabloko, from participating in upcoming parliamentary elections. The decision came one day after the liberal party had been approved to take part in the vote. The court's ruling followed accusations from nationalist pro-war party Rodina, who alleged that Yabloko's anti-war stance supported extremism and called for Russia to cede its sovereign territory.
Yabloko denied all charges and appealed the decision. The party, the only officially registered political party in Russia promoting a pro-peace platform, has faced several legal challenges, with several of its leaders jailed for sharing information about Russia's war against Ukraine. Despite the challenges, Yabloko has managed to survive in Russia's increasingly repressive public sphere.
The party's pro-peace message has resonated, particularly on social media, and its presence on the ballot helps to channel the anger of voters towards a body that cannot accumulate enough support to take seats.
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