A Moscow court has ruled that Russia's only liberal, anti-war party will be unable to stand in next month's parliamentary elections, according to the BBC. Al Jazeera identifies the party as Yabloko.
Key facts
- A Moscow court has barred Russia's only liberal, anti-war party from next month's parliamentary elections, according to the BBC.
- Al Jazeera identifies the party as Yabloko, describing it as Russia's only party opposing the war in Ukraine.
- The pro-Kremlin nationalist party Rodina accused Yabloko of receiving undeclared campaign support, according to Al Jazeera.
- The parliamentary elections are scheduled for next month.
A Moscow court has ruled that Russia’s only liberal, anti-war party will not be able to take part in next month’s parliamentary elections, according to the BBC.
The BBC describes the party as the country’s only liberal, anti-war party but does not name it. Al Jazeera identifies the party as Yabloko, which it describes as Russia’s only party opposing the war in Ukraine.
According to Al Jazeera, the pro-Kremlin nationalist party Rodina accused Yabloko of receiving undeclared campaign support. The sources do not state whether this accusation was the basis for the court’s ruling.
The ruling means that, as things stand, the party will be excluded from the parliamentary elections scheduled for next month.
The sources do not provide further detail on the legal reasoning behind the court’s decision, whether the party intends to appeal, or how it has responded to Rodina’s accusation.
Why it matters
Barring the only anti-war party from the ballot narrows the range of political voices able to contest Russia's parliamentary elections. For voters opposed to the war in Ukraine, the ruling removes their main organised electoral option ahead of next month's vote.
Frequently asked questions
Which party was barred from the elections?
Yabloko, described by the BBC as Russia's only liberal, anti-war party and by Al Jazeera as the only party opposing the war in Ukraine, was barred by a Moscow court.
Why was the party barred?
According to Al Jazeera, the pro-Kremlin nationalist party Rodina accused Yabloko of receiving undeclared campaign support. The sources do not provide the court's full reasoning.
When are the elections?
The parliamentary elections are scheduled for next month, according to the sources.