PoliticsRussia’s Supreme Court removes only antiwar party from upcoming parliamentary race
Russia’s Supreme Court has barred Yabloko from the State Duma election after approving a lawsuit brought by Rodina lawyers. Yabloko says it will appeal, while supporters outside the courthouse chanted “Shame!” The lawsuit alleged copyright violations and “extremist” slogans; the Central Election Commission also cited foreign funding linked to the party.
Russia’s Supreme Court removes only antiwar party from upcoming parliamentary race