In the Kremlin, they refused to consider the party that has taken an…
In the Kremlin, they refused to consider the party that has taken an anti-war position as a political force. Press secretary of the Russian Federation Dmitry Peskov stated that he does not regard the 'Yabloko' party, which advocates for ending the war with Ukraine, as a full-fledged political force.
Consensus
- Dmitry Peskov, press secretary to Russian President Vladimir Putin, stated in an interview with The Washington Post that 'Yabloko' is not a political party but 'no more than a cell'.
- The statement was made in the context of upcoming September parliamentary elections in Russia.
- There have been reports of pressure on members of Yabloko ahead of the elections.
- Those who violate the law face pressure, while those who do not are free to express their opinions, according to Peskov.
- Several Yabloko candidates were denied registration for federal and regional elections due to alleged violations involving 'extremist symbolism'.
- The party has faced disqualification in multiple regions, including Saint Petersburg and Karelia.
Points of divergence
- The Washington Post article also mentions the removal of Boris Nadezhdin from elections after he was declared an 'agent of foreign influence', banned from leaving Russia, and fined for displaying 'extremist symbolism'. — tg_echoonline_news
- On July 24, Yabloko was denied registration for the Saint Petersburg Legislative Assembly elections due to issues with its financial report signature. — tg_moscowtimes_ru
- More than ten party members have been punished under the article on displaying extremist symbolism, which bars them from running in elections. — tg_tvrain
Coverage (3 sources)
- Peskov: I would not even call 'Yabloko' a party. It is no more than a cell — ЭХО / Новости
- Kremlin Refuses to Recognize Anti-War 'Yabloko' Party — The Moscow Times
- "I would not even call 'Yabloko' a party. It is no more than a cell" — Peskov — Дождь (Telegram)
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