Russia Bars Anti-War Yabloko Party from September Elections
Russian authorities have officially barred all candidates from the Yabloko party, the country's last remaining legal anti-war political organization, from participating in the upcoming September elections. The decision, reported on August 11, 2026, represents a further tightening of domestic political control as the Kremlin suppresses internal opposition to the invasion of Ukraine. The move coincides with reports of Russia making progress on a domestic alternative to Starlink satellite services.
Date: August 11, 2026
Location: Moscow, Russia
Conflict: Russia-Ukraine War
Category: other
Severity: MEDIUM
Source: The Guardian