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Yabloko Faces Crackdown, 3% Support Ahead of 2026 Vote

8/8/2026

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Yabloko party is contesting the September 2026 election with three percent support, below the five-percent threshold.
Rybakov said the campaign aims to bring Russia nearer peace.
June Levada poll found 64% of Russians and 78% of 18- to 24-year-olds favor peace talks.
Authorities sentenced deputy Maxim Kruglov to seven years, fined Rybakov and barred him from running.
Yabloko reports about 40 activists face prosecution and eight are in custody.

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Yabloko party is contesting the September 2026 election with three percent support, below the five-percent threshold.
Rybakov said the campaign aims to bring Russia nearer peace.
June Levada poll found 64% of Russians and 78% of 18- to 24-year-olds favor peace talks.
Authorities sentenced deputy Maxim Kruglov to seven years, fined Rybakov and barred him from running.
Yabloko reports about 40 activists face prosecution and eight are in custody.