Yabloko

Yabloko is a liberal political party in Russia, notable as the only officially registered party that openly opposes the Kremlin's military actions in Ukraine. The party has been actively seeking to leverage upcoming parliamentary elections in September to increase its visibility and advocate for a ceasefire in Ukraine, sensing public frustration with the ongoing conflict. However, Yabloko's political aspirations have been significantly curtailed. Russia's Supreme Court recently ruled to remove the party from the ballot for these elections. This decision sidelines Yabloko, highlighting the limited space for dissent within Russia and the authorities' intolerance of anti-war sentiments. The ruling underscores the tightly controlled nature of Russian elections, where the ruling United Russia party has consistently dominated since 2003.