Russian Supreme Court bars anti-war party Yabloko from parliamentary election

Russia’s Supreme Court has officially excluded the liberal opposition party Yabloko from participating in September's parliamentary elections, upholding a lawsuit filed by the pro-Kremlin nationalist party Rodina. Yabloko stands as the only legally registered political organization in Russia openly criticizing the war in Ukraine.

The court's decision endorsed Rodina's allegations, which accused the party of statutory campaign violations, copyright infringement, and extremism. Outside the Moscow courthouse, demonstrations erupted following the announcement, with mostly young protesters gathering to voice opposition to the verdict. Party leadership confirmed plans to appeal the disqualification, though political observers consider a reversal unlikely ahead of the vote.

Sources: BBC News, Bloomberg, France24, La Vanguardia, Tagesschau.