Yabloko Candidates in Kaliningrad Threatened with Violence

Candidates from the 'Yabloko' party in Kaliningrad reported threats. An unidentified individual demanded the removal of candidates for the regional legislative assembly, Roman Morozov and Dmitry Mamaev, by sending a message to 'Yabloko's' regional coordinator, according to the party's press service.

Consensus

Kandidates from Yabloko in Kaliningrad received threatening messages demanding they be withdrawn from the regional legislative elections.
The messages were sent by an unknown person who signed as 'Dobrozhelatel' (Well-wisher).
The threats included the phrase: 'If you care about lives, then stand for the lives of your people. Withdraw R and D. Why pointless sacrifices?'
The letters 'R' and 'D' refer to Roman Morozov and Dmitry Mamaev, the two remaining Yabloko candidates in single-mandate constituencies.
Roman Morozov is also running for the State Duma in Central Single-Mandate Constituency No. 100.
Yabloko has reported the threats to the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
Yabloko's leader, Nikolai Rybakov, has requested an investigation and protection for the candidates.
Other Yabloko candidates have been forced to withdraw from elections due to pressure and threats.
The Yabloko regional list was removed from the Kaliningrad Legislative Assembly elections by a regional court on August 28, following a lawsuit by the 'Communists of Russia' regional branch.
Yabloko is appealing the court's decision.
The threats are part of a broader pattern of pressure on Yabloko candidates across Russia.

Points of divergence

The threats were sent to a representative of Yabloko in Kaliningrad, and the message was received by one of the regional coordinators. — novaya_eu
The message was sent by a user under the nickname 'Mark'. — tg_severrealii
The regional court removed Yabloko's list from the regional elections at the request of the 'Pensioners' Party'. — tg_horizontal_russia
The regional court removed Yabloko’s list at the request of the 'Communists of Russia' branch. — tg_sotavisionmedia
Yabloko is the only party in Russia calling for an end to the war with Ukraine. — tg_severrealii
Yabloko will not participate in federal elections via a party list for the first time since 1993 due to a court decision. — tg_severrealii
Anton Gendrikson, a Yabloko blogger and candidate, was arrested for 10 days for displaying extremist symbols. — tg_horizontal_russia
Six members of Yabloko were detained in Yekaterinburg on the same day, including under the charge of displaying Nazi symbolism. — tg_severrealii
17 August: Lev Shlosberg, deputy chairman of Yabloko, was sentenced to 11 years and one month in prison. — tg_severrealii
In early August, Kirill Rumyantsev, deputy head of the Saratov branch of Yabloko, faced threats of assassination and demands to withdraw from the State Duma elections. — novaya_eu
Kirill Rumyantsev faced threats of assassination and demands to withdraw in early August. — tg_sotavisionmedia

Coverage (5 sources)

Governor threatens journalist, unknowns threaten apple supporters, candidates massively accuse each other #Digest — 7х7 — Горизонтальная Россия
In Kaliningrad, candidates from the 'Yabloko' party were threatened with execution if the party does not withdraw them from the elections — Новая газета Европа
Apple candidates in Kaliningrad reported threats — Север.Реалии
Representatives of "Yabloko" in Kaliningrad received death threats — 7х7 — Горизонтальная Россия
«Support the lives of your people. Recall R and D. Why are there pointless sacrifices?» — SOTAvision

Yabloko Candidates in Kaliningrad Threatened with Violence

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