Yabloko stripped of Duma election registration
The 'Apple' party was removed from the State Duma elections due to donations from foreign individuals and social media campaigning prohibited in Russia. This is based on a Supreme Court ruling, which publications 'Vedomosti' and 'Mozhem Obyschat' reviewed.
Consensus
- The Supreme Court of Russia canceled the registration of 'Yabloko' for the State Dума elections.
- The cancellation was due to foreign donations and campaigning on social media platforms banned in Russia.
- This marks the first time 'Yabloko' has been unable to participate in a parliamentary election campaign.
Points of divergence
- The decision is based on a ruling by the Supreme Court, which was accessed by 'Vedomosti' and 'Mozhem Ob'yasnit'. — tg_tvrain
- The article highlights that the case is notable not only for the party involved but also for who unexpectedly defended it. — tg_bbcrussian
Coverage (3 sources)
- «Apple» removed from State Duma elections due to donations from foreign individuals and social media agitation banned in Russia Et... — Дождь (Telegram)
- Yabloko removed from the State Duma elections due to donations from foreign individuals and campaigning in social networks banned in Russia — Дождь (Telegram)
- Why 'Yabloko' Did Not Fit Into the Ballot. 'Context' by Olga Ivshina* — BBC News Русская служба