Yabloko Leader Bars Public Protests
"Apple" called on its supporters not to participate in public events. Party "Apple" Chairman Nikolai Rybakov called on his supporters not to take part in public events on behalf of the party.
Consensus
- Yabloko is not conducting or planning any public actions in Russian cities.
- Participation in public actions is considered dangerous by Yabloko leadership.
- Yabloko leaders are urging supporters to continue support through comments, publications, volunteering, donations, and other legal means.
- Yabloko has filed an appeal with the Supreme Court regarding its removal from the 2026 State Duma elections.
- The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear Yabloko's appeal on August 17 at 10:00 MSK.
- Police have been seen detaining individuals near the Supreme Court during Yabloko-related events.
- A fake social media account impersonating Kirill Goncharov, Moscow Yabloko leader, was created to incite protests.
Points of divergence
- Police have issued warnings to people near the Supreme Court during the 'Rodina' case hearing. — novaya_eu
- At least three people were detained by Moscow police near the Supreme Court during the filing of Yabloko's appeal. — novaya_eu
- A person suspected of participating in a picket in support of Yabloko was detained on Pushkinskaya Square, along with three journalists who were released without a protocol. — novaya_eu
- On August 17 at 10:30 MSK, the Pskov City Court will announce the verdict for Yabloko's deputy chairman Lev Shlosberg on charges of 'discrediting the army' and spreading 'military fake news'. — novaya_eu
- Rybakov called on police to stop all forms of pressure and intimidation against supporters who have not committed any illegal acts. — tvrain
- The Supreme Court removed Yabloko's federal list from the 2026 elections on August 10. — tg_horizontal_russia
Coverage (3 sources)
- Head of 'Yabloko' Called on Russians Not to Participate in Protests in Support of the Party — Новая газета Европа
- Apple does not hold and does not plan to hold rallies, the party is better supported in other ways — Rybakov — Дождь
- «Apple» called on supporters not to participate in public rallies — 7х7 — Горизонтальная Россия