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Boris Nadezhdin, Putin’s 2024 presidential rival, officially declared 'foreign agent' in Russia

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Russian authorities have designated opposition figure Boris Nadezhdin, who ran against Vladimir Putin in the 2024 presidential election, as a 'foreign agent', according to reports from Israeli media citing Russian sources.

01 · THE DISPATCH

Boris Nadezhdin, a former Russian presidential candidate who ran against Vladimir Putin in the 2024 election, has been officially designated as a 'foreign agent' by Russian authorities, according to reports from Israeli news outlet ynet. Nadezhdin, a liberal opposition figure, was a vocal critic of Putin's policies. The designation imposes legal restrictions and is a common tool used by the Russian government against political opponents. No further details on the specific grounds for the designation were immediately available.

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