Nikolay Rybakov, leader of Yabloko: ‘We have shown the world how many people in Russia want peace’

Thousands of Russian citizens and opposition supporters have shown their support for the Yabloko party. The party had been allowed to participate in the legislative elections but was later barred by the Supreme Court. Despite this, Yabloko's leader, Nikolay Rybakov, stated that the party has shown the world how many people in Russia want peace.

The Yabloko party is considered the only Russian political party opposed to Russia's war against Ukraine. According to the Kyiv Independent, Russian authorities have continued to arrest members of the party, detaining two candidates on September 4 for allegedly displaying extremist symbols. Another candidate, Artem Snegovsky, was also detained on September 1.

The arrests come as Russia's parliamentary elections approach, taking place from September 18 to 20. Yabloko members can still run for 225 seats tied to constituencies, despite being barred from the party list.

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