Russia's Supreme Court Bars Yabloko Party From Parliamentary Elections
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Russia's Supreme Court on Monday annulled the opposition Yabloko party's registration for the country's September parliamentary elections. The ruling, which sidelines the only officially registered party that opposes Moscow's war in Ukraine, came after a lawsuit filed by the pro-Kremlin nationalist Rodina party. Yabloko leader Nikolai Rybakov stated that everything we do should be dedicated to stopping deaths and bringing back peace. The party, registered in 2001, is one of Russia's oldest political parties. About a hundred protesters gathered outside the courthouse chanting "Shame! Shame!" after the ruling was delivered. The decision highlights the ongoing suppression of dissent in Russia.
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What they agree on
- Russia's Supreme Court barred the Yabloko party from participating in the September parliamentary elections.
- Yabloko is described as the only anti-war or liberal opposition party in Russia.
- The court's decision followed a lawsuit filed by the Rodina party.
- The ruling occurred on Monday, August 10, 2026.
Where they split
- The New York Times and The Washington Post lead with the ban of Yabloko as Russia's anti-war party.
- Euronews and Tempo.co English frame the ban as Russia barring its only anti-war party from elections.
- The Kyiv Independent and The Straits Times emphasize that Russia has barred its only 'pro-peace' party from parliamentary elections.