Russia Bars Only Anti War Party 'Yabloko' from September Parliamentary Elections The Russian Supreme Court's decision to bar Yabloko, the country's only anti war party, from participating in September's parliamentary elections marks a significant escalation of the Kremlin's efforts to silence opposition voices.
This move follows a series of high profile crackdowns on dissenting voices and underscores Vladimir Putin's regime's determination to suppress any criticism of its policies, particularly those related to the ongoing war in Ukraine.
In recent years, Russia has witnessed a steady erosion of democratic institutions and the rule of law.