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Why? · S01E87

Are Russia’s Parliamentary Elections Still Relevant?

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Summary

Yabloko is one of Russia’s few parties openly opposing Vladimir Putin and the war in Ukraine. It was approved in late July to contest September’s State Duma elections, but Moscow’s Supreme Court has now barred it from taking part. This highlights how limited genuine political competition has become in Russia.

Guest stars

  • Romain Michelot as Self - Presenter (French)
  • Stefanie Hintzmann as Self - Presenter (German)