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Yabloko's Yavlinsky Champions Peace Talks Ahead of Elections

12/15/2025

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Grigory Yavlinsky, founder of Russia's Yabloko party, reaffirmed Yabloko's commitment to campaigning ahead of the 2026 parliamentary elections.
Yabloko advocates for a ceasefire in Ukraine, a position Yavlinsky believes could attract significant support, citing a Levada Center poll showing 65% of Russians favor peace talks.
He expressed concerns about potential further actions against the party, viewing it as a threat to the Kremlin due to its stance on the conflict.

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Grigory Yavlinsky, founder of Russia's Yabloko party, reaffirmed Yabloko's commitment to campaigning ahead of the 2026 parliamentary elections.
Yabloko advocates for a ceasefire in Ukraine, a position Yavlinsky believes could attract significant support, citing a Levada Center poll showing 65% of Russians favor peace talks.
He expressed concerns about potential further actions against the party, viewing it as a threat to the Kremlin due to its stance on the conflict.