Prosecutor Warns Yabloko Over Peace Campaign
The prosecutor in Veliky Novgorod issued a warning to the regional branch of the Yabloko party over a 30-second anti-war campaign video and audio clip titled 'Russia Needs Peace!', citing violations of federal law. The party claims the materials are peaceful and denies any wrongdoing, but has paused TV and radio broadcasts while continuing street-level campaigning.
Consensus
- The prosecutor in Veliky Novgorod warned the regional branch of Yabloko about its 'Russia Needs Peace!' campaign.
- The warning was issued due to concerns about violations of federal legislation.
- The campaign included a 30-second video and audio clip promoting peace.
- The materials were submitted to the regional election commission on August 24.
- The campaign was broadcast on VGTRK channels and Radio 53 starting August 25.
- The election commission referred the materials to the prosecutor for legal review two days after submission.
- The party paused TV and radio broadcasts of the campaign materials.
- The party continues its street-level campaign.
- The warning was delivered to Anna Chernyakova and Viktor Shalyakin.
Points of divergence
- The party stated that the campaign was paused until a new material is released, despite pressure, and they continue their street campaign. — tg_astrapress
- The party continues to participate in regional parliamentary elections in Novgorod and Tomsk regions, and the federal list was previously canceled by court order. — novaya_eu
- In at least seven regions, newspapers refused to publish Yabloko's program calling for peace, and the party was removed from FOM polls after gaining popularity. — novaya_eu
- The prosecutor issued a warning to the regional Yabloko branch regarding a peace-related video. — tg_radiosvoboda
Coverage (5 sources)
- Prosecutor in Novgorod warned — Радио Свобода
- Warning issued to 'Yabloko' in Novgorod region — ASTRA
- Prosecutor of Veliky Novgorod warned "Yabloko" against using of agitation materials with slogan "Russia needs... — Настоящее Время
- Warning issued to 'Yabloko' in Novgorod region — Новая газета Европа
- Prosecutor in Veliky Novgorad issued a warning to the local branch of 'Yabloko' over a video for peace on radio and television — Медиазона
Key entities
- Apple
- Veliky Novgorod
- State Duma
- Novgorod Oblast
- Anne Cherepanova
- Russia
- Novgorod
- Viktor Shalyakin
- TV
- 7x7
- Aleksandr Perebyenos