# Russia’s anti-war youth rally behind the only party openly opposing the Ukraine war

https://mins.news/en/video/59000

- The Associated Press, 2026-09-15 09:00 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FFssnUSyH60

> Anti-war young Russians continue to support Yabloko, the only party openly opposing the Kremlin’s war in Ukraine, even though it has been barred from the upcoming State Duma election. Thousands are volunteering for the party and taking part in its pre-election activities.

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