Russia’s Supreme Court blocks the Yabloko party from appearing on the ballot for September elections to Russia’s lower house of parliament, effectively preventing the liberal party from running on a nationwide party-list basis. Multiple outlets describe the decision as a ban from the parliamentary vote.
The reports frame Yabloko as the only officially registered political party that openly calls for an end to the war in Ukraine, highlighting how the ruling narrows political space for anti-war views. NDTV adds that a recent poll put Yabloko at around 3% support, below the 5% threshold needed for seats under Russia’s party-list system. France 24 and others note public reaction outside the courthouse, with protesters gathering and chanting after the ruling. Some outlets also report the party says it will appeal the decision.
