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Russia’s Supreme Court bars anti-war Yabloko party from parliamentary elections
The decision strips voters of the chance to register dissent over the Ukraine conflict, as Yabloko leader vows to appeal the constitutional breach.
Event
Russia bars anti-war Yabloko party from parliamentary elections
Russia’s Supreme Court has annulled the registration of the Yabloko party, the only officially registered political group opposing the war in Ukraine, preventing it from contesting next month’s parliamentary elections. The ruling upheld a suit brought by the pro-Kremlin nationalist party Rodina, which alleged Yabloko received undeclared campaign support from Western sources. Yabloko leader Nikolai Rybakov described the decision as an unconstitutional attack on freedom of thought and vowed to appeal. The party, which means “apple” in Russian, is the sole remaining liberal opposition force in Russia, having failed to win State Duma seats since 2003.
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Why this event matters
Russia’s Supreme Court has annulled the registration of the Yabloko party, effectively barring it from contesting the upcoming State Duma parliamentary elections. The ruling upheld a legal challenge brought by the pro-Kremlin nationalist party Rodina, which alleged that Yabloko had received undeclared campaign support from Western sources. Yabloko leader Nikolai Rybakov condemned the decision as an unconstitutional attack on freedom of thought and vowed to appeal. As the only officially registered political group in Russia opposing the war in Ukraine, Yabloko’s removal eliminates the last liberal voice from the ballot. The party has not won a State Duma seat since 2003 and currently polls at approximately three percent support, below the five-percent threshold required for parliamentary entry.
event-brief
Russia bars anti-war Yabloko party from parliamentary elections
Russia’s Supreme Court has annulled the registration of the Yabloko party, effectively barring it from contesting the upcoming State Duma parliamentary elections. The ruling upheld a legal challenge brought by the pro-Kremlin nationalist party Rodina, which alleged that Yabloko h
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entity brief
Russia bars anti-war Yabloko party from parliamentary elections: key people and institutions
Key entities: Russia, Yabloko, Rodina, Supreme Court, Nikolai Rybakov, Vladimir Putin, State Duma, Ukraine.
timeline brief
Russia bars anti-war Yabloko party from parliamentary elections: timeline
Last month: The Central Election Commission initially allowed Yabloko to run on the ballot alongside 10 other parties for the September State Duma contest. Recent: Rodina filed a suit alleging Yabloko received undeclared campaign support from Western sources. Recent: Russia condu
Timeline
Last month
The Central Election Commission initially allowed Yabloko to run on the ballot alongside 10 other parties for the September State Duma contest.
Recent
Rodina filed a suit alleging Yabloko received undeclared campaign support from Western sources.
Recent
Russia conducted drone and missile strikes on Kyiv, killing at least four people, while Ukraine struck Russian oil refineries.
Current
Russia’s Supreme Court, presided over by Judge Vyacheslav Kirillov, annulled Yabloko’s federal list of candidates, upholding Rodina’s claims.
Current
Approximately 100 supporters gathered outside the courthouse, chanting “Shame!” and carrying apples to symbolise the party’s name.