# Russian opposition leader cited for ‘petty hooliganism’ after pro-peace ballot messages

https://mins.news/en/item/79035

- Meduza, 2026-09-29 16:52 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://meduza.io/en/news/2026/09/29/russian-opposition-party-leader-is-cited-for-petty-hooliganism-after-writing-pro-peace-pro-ceasefire-statements-on-his-election-ballot

> Yabloko says its leader Nikolai Rybakov was cited for petty hooliganism after voting against all parties at a polling station in St. Petersburg. He had spoiled his ballot by checking every candidate and writing messages calling for peace and a ceasefire. Yabloko was removed from the ballot and urged supporters to do the same in protest.