Russia’s Supreme Court has barred the country's only registered anti-war party, Yabloko, from participating in next month’s parliamentary elections. The court upheld a suit brought by the pro-Kremlin nationalist party Rodina, which alleged that Yabloko received undeclared campaign support and other accusations.
Key Takeaways
Russia's Supreme Court has barred the only officially registered anti-war party, Yabloko, from participating in next month’s parliamentary elections. This decision strips voters of their last option to express opposition to Moscow's war in Ukraine at the ballot box. The court upheld a suit brought by the pro-Kremlin nationalist party Rodina, alleging undeclared campaign support and other accusations against Yabloko.
- Russia's Supreme Court bars anti-war party Yabloko from elections
- Yabloko is the only liberal party still operating in Russia
- Party leader Nikolai Rybakov vows to appeal the decision
- Independent polls show most Russians favor peace negotiations with Kyiv
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▼Source Claims Check
1 Difference FoundAll 3 publishers report consistent facts across 2 key claims. 1 point of difference noted.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reason For Banning | 1 Difference | Reuters and Al Jazeera report alleged undeclared campaign support; The Guardian and Al Jazeera cite lack of evidence | ▼ |
| Party Banned | Broad Agreement | Yabloko barred from elections by Supreme Court | |
| Yabloko's Appeal | Broad Agreement | Yabloko plans to appeal the decision |
Reason For Banning
▼Reuters and Al Jazeera report alleged undeclared campaign support; The Guardian and Al Jazeera cite lack of evidence
Party Banned
Broad AgreementYabloko barred from elections by Supreme Court
Yabloko's Appeal
Broad AgreementYabloko plans to appeal the decision
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The decision prevents voters from expressing their discontent with Moscow's war in Ukraine at the ballot box. According to Reuters, Yabloko had used its platform to promote a ceasefire agreement with Ukraine, providing a rare outlet for anti-war views that authorities have sought to stifle.
Yabloko leader Nikolai Rybakov described the case as an unconstitutional attack on freedom of thought. About 100 supporters gathered outside the courthouse chanting “Shame! Shame!” after the ruling was delivered, according to The Guardian. The party plans to appeal the decision.
Yabloko is the only liberal party still operating in Russia, with most of President Vladimir Putin’s opponents either jailed, exiled, or dead. Independent polls show that most Russians favor peace negotiations with Kyiv. However, efforts to end the war through diplomacy have so far failed, as Putin pushes hardline territorial demands and rules out talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
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