The Rodina party has filed a lawsuit with the Supreme Court of Russia seeking to cancel the registration of the liberal opposition Yabloko party's candidate list for the upcoming parliamentary elections, according to reports. Yabloko has gained significant online interest among Russians for its anti-war stance and support for liberal reforms.
The Russian Rodina party has filed a legal challenge with the Supreme Court against the registration of the Yabloko party's candidate list for the upcoming parliamentary elections, according to reports circulating on Friday. Yabloko, a liberal opposition party advocating for an end to the war in Ukraine and domestic liberal reforms, has seen a surge in online interest among Russians. The lawsuit adds to mounting pressure on Yabloko, which has previously faced calls for disqualification and official dismissiveness from the Kremlin. As The Zioneer has reported, the Kremlin has refused to recognize Yabloko as a legitimate political force, and pro-government figures have accused the party of undermining national unity. No court decision has been announced.
2 developments
- DevelopingKremlin refuses to recognize Yabloko as a party, Peskov calls it 'no more than a cell'
- DevelopingLikud submits legal defense of Ravilo appointment to High Court
- DevelopingLikud candidates reportedly fear senior party members support canceling primaries
- StrongLikud MK Bitan files urgent petition to block 'arranging committee,' force primaries
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