Yabloko Removed from Elections Amid Regional Criticism
Regional leaders from the Communist Party of the Russian Federation and 'A Just Russia' criticized the removal of 'Yabloko' from the parliamentary elections, calling it political persecution and a violation of democratic principles, while also calling for equal application of laws to all parties.
Consensus
- The removal of Yabloko from the parliamentary elections was criticized by regional leaders of the Communist Party of the Russian Federation and A Just Russia.
- The decision to remove Yabloko was based on allegations of foreign financing, third-party campaigning, and copyright violations.
- The Supreme Court of Russia upheld the removal of Yabloko's federal list on August 10.
- Yabloko has appealed the decision, with the appeal scheduled for August 17.
- The removal of Yabloko was described as politically motivated and a form of legal abuse by critics.
- The case of KPRF deputy Mikhail Matveev, removed from elections by the Samara Regional Court on August 14, was cited as a parallel example.
Points of divergence
- Anton Sidorco and Sergey Biryukov both stated they do not sympathize with Yabloko and do not share its position on the war. — novaya_eu
- Sergey Mironov, leader of A Just Russia, accused Yabloko of being traitors to the country and of selling Russia to the West. — novaya_eu
- Gennadiy Zюganov, leader of the KPRF, stated he sees no support from Yabloko for Putin's state-building policy and no assistance to war participants or victims. — novaya_eu
- Sergey Korinishov, regional coordinator of LDPR, called Yabloko's position 'hostile' and said authorities acted too leniently, advocating for confrontation over legal technicalities. — tg_echoonline_news
Coverage (2 sources)
- Heads of KPRF and SR in Vladimir region criticized removal of Yabloko from elections — Новая газета Европа
- Leaders of Vladimir KP RF and «Just Russia» criticized removal of «Yabloko» from elections — ЭХО / Новости
Key entities
- Apple
- KPRF
- Anton Sidorko
- Fair Russia
- State Duma
- CIC
- Vladimir Oblast
- State Assembly
- SR
- Dovod
- Sergey Biryukov
- Tomix