world ποΈ Russia bans opposition party, jails leader
The Supreme Court upheld the ban on the anti-war party Yabloko from Septemberβs parliamentary elections. This action was taken in Moscow against Yabloko, which was challenged by the pro-Kremlin party Rodina. The ruling was finalized last week, removing the only registered party calling for an end to the Russia-Ukraine war. Additionally, deputy leader Lev Shlosberg was sentenced to 11 years and one month for opposing the war. Activists view these moves as evidence of Russia's declining democracy. π