Russian anti-war politician Boris Nadezhdin is facing opposition from the Kremlin in his election run for parliament. Nadezhdin, who was barred from standing against Vladimir Putin in a presidential election in 2024, has been designated a “foreign agent” and questioned by police.
Kremlin Opposition
Nadezhdin told Reuters that the authorities are acting to prevent him from campaigning and airing critical views on topics such as internet restrictions, gasoline shortages, and the war in Ukraine. He called for an end to the “completely senseless fratricidal war” and urged a freeze of the conflict along the current front lines.
The liberal Yabloko party, which wants a ceasefire, has fielded hundreds of candidates for the Duma, though it is unlikely to win seats. Nadezhdin, 63, is due to appear in court on Friday for a hearing regarding the alleged link to extremist content—a claim he dismissed as “ridiculous”.
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