PoliticsRussia’s Supreme Court bars only ‘pro-peace’ party from parliamentary elections

Russia’s Supreme Court has barred the country’s only “pro-peace” party from taking part in parliamentary elections. The case was brought by Rodina, a nationalist party described as pro-Kremlin. Rodina is also contesting the election. The ruling puts the eligibility of parties in the election at the center of the dispute.

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TThe Kyiv Independent★★★☆☆2026-08-10 16:48Original