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world1 month ago•4 min saved

Exiled anti-war Russian figure Nadezhdin flees to Paris after foreign-agent designation

Russian anti-war politician Boris Nadezhdin says he has fled Russia after Moscow labeled him a 'foreign agent.' He posted a video from Paris noting he is alive and free. Nadezhdin had been barred from running for president over flawed signatures and was later prevented from participating in parliamentary elections, highlighting the Kremlin's crackdown on opposition figures amid Russia's political restrictions and the ongoing Ukraine war.

via BBC|

#anti-war #exile #foreign-agent

politics2 years ago•5 min saved

"Russian Election Authority Blocks Antiwar Candidate Nadezhdin's Presidential Challenge"

Russian election authorities have disqualified pro-peace presidential hopeful Boris Nadezhdin from the March election, citing errors in his endorsement signatures. Nadezhdin's campaign, which presented a rare challenge to the tightly controlled election, garnered significant support, but the Kremlin ordered his rejection. Despite plans to appeal, experts believe Nadezhdin's chances in court are slim. The move to disqualify him highlights the challenges faced by would-be candidates in Russia's election process, which provides ample opportunities for authorities to block them.

via The Moscow Times|

#election #kremlin #nadezhdin