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Russia Bars Opposition Candidates from Ballot on Trivial Grounds
The Moscow Times·RU·3 days ago
Yabloko, Russia's liberal opposition party, is contesting regional elections with 98 candidates despite being barred from national politics. The move offers a rare legal channel for antiwar sentiment, though its impact is limited by Kremlin control. The development signals a modest opening for dissent within tightly managed electoral politics.