Russian police detained at least 35 people on Monday, August 17, in front of the Supreme Court in Moscow during proceedings on the opposition Yabloko party's appeal against its exclusion from September elections to the State Duma. The court was hearing a complaint from the liberal anti-war party, whose participation in the elections was banned several days earlier. sme.sk ↗
Yabloko turned to the Supreme Court after a decision that prevented the party from running in parliamentary elections. According to available information, the party was accused of violating Russian electoral laws. The party has long positioned itself as a liberal opposition and has also emerged as an anti-war political force in connection with the elections. teraz.sk ↗
The detentions took place in front of the courthouse, where party supporters had gathered. Yabloko party chairman Nikolai Rybakov condemned the action against supporters during the proceedings, demanded their immediate release, and called for an end to the intimidation campaign. German media also reported pressure on party supporters, including police visits to homes. hnonline.sk ↗
The Yabloko case is taking place ahead of Russian parliamentary elections scheduled for September. The party's exclusion from the ballot would mean further restrictions on space for liberal opposition and political forces critical of the war. Further developments will depend on the Supreme Court's decision on the party's appeal.
Police Detained Supporters of Yabloko Party in Moscow
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V Rusku počas pojednávania o odvolaní strany Jabloko zadržali 35 ľudí
teraz.sk
| 12:46 17.08.
V Rusku zadržali počas pojednávania o odvolaní strany Jabloko najmenej 35 ľudí
svet.sme.sk
| 13:31 17.08.
Polícia zatýka pred súdom, ktorý pojednáva o odvolaní Jabloka. Zadržala najmenej 35 ľudí
hnonline.sk
| 13:26 17.08.
Pohľad z Moskvy / Pozoruhodná vec zvaná ruské voľby
postoj.sk
| 11:00 17.08.
Russische Parlamentswahl: Unterstützer von Anti-Kriegspartei in Moskau festgenommen
Tagesspiegel
| 13:17 17.08.
Russische Parlamentswahl: Unterstützer von Anti-Kriegspartei in Moskau festgenommen
Die Zeit
| 13:16 17.08.
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