| Source | Latest linked headline | Age |
|---|---|---|
| World | RUSSIA’S SUPREME COURT BARS LAST ANTI-WAR PARTY FROM ELECTIONS | 1 hr ago |
| BBC News | RUSSIAN COURT BARS ONLY ANTI-WAR PARTY FROM STANDING IN PARLIAMENTARY ELECTIONS | 9 hrs ago |
| Deutsche Welle | RUSSIA: TOP COURT BANS OPPOSITION ANTI-WAR PARTY FROM VOTE | 6 hrs ago |
| The Moscow Times - Independent N | RUSSIAN SUPREME COURT BARS YABLOKO PARTY FROM STATE DUMA ELECTIONS | 10 hrs ago |
Russia's Supreme Court has barred the liberal‑leaning Yabloko party from participating in the State Duma elections that are scheduled for next month, a decision that follows recent polls showing the party could have won seats.
According to sources from World, BBC News, Deutsche Welle and The Moscow Times, the court’s ruling came after Yabloko, the only openly anti‑war opposition group, sought to register candidates for the upcoming parliamentary vote. The ban was confirmed by all three international outlets, which noted that Yabloko was prevented from standing in the elections, effectively removing the sole anti‑war party from the ballot.
Yabloko has long represented Russia’s liberal opposition and is known for its criticism of the war in Ukraine; its exclusion marks a significant curtailment of political diversity ahead of the national elections.