Boris Nadezhdin, an opposition politician and critic of Russia’s war in Ukraine, leaves Russia after authorities bar him from running in the country’s upcoming parliamentary election, according to multiple reports. ABC News and other outlets describe his departure as occurring amid a broader crackdown on political opposition. Nadezhdin had been seeking to participate in the election, but reporting says he is prevented from doing so by the actions of election regulators and the state. The reports characterize the move as part of tighter restrictions that limit opposition candidates. Following the bar on his candidacy, Nadezhdin departs Russia, ending his immediate ability to campaign from within the country. The coverage does not describe the specific legal or administrative basis for the disqualification in detail, but it places his departure in the context of heightened pressure on dissenting voices in Russia. The situation highlights ongoing constraints on opposition participation and the risks faced by those who publicly criticize government policy, particularly regarding Ukraine.