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Russia Tightens Grip on Opposition Party

Updated 2026-08-17 19:25 UTC 1 source Negative

The Russian Supreme Court upheld a ban on the opposition party Yabloko, jailing its deputy head ahead of September's parliamentary elections. This move is seen as part of Kremlin's broader crackdown on political dissent.

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Russia maintains election ban on opposition Yabloko, jails deputy head

Supreme Court ruling supports Kremlin's clampdown on the political party ahead of September's parliamentary vote.

2026-08-17 18:46 UTC