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Russia Supreme Court bars Yabloko from 2026 elections

8/12/2026

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Russia's Supreme Court barred Yabloko from September 2026 parliamentary elections after the Kremlin alleged illegal foreign donations.
The State Duma election runs 18-20 September 2026, electing 450 deputies, including 11 from occupied Ukrainian territories.
United Russia will campaign under the slogan “United Russia is the President’s Team” and expects a majority.
Nikolay Goncharov’s holdings exceed Vitaly Belousov’s by more than sixfold, while Bekkhan Agayev’s family controls €100 million in European property.

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Russia's Supreme Court barred Yabloko from September 2026 parliamentary elections after the Kremlin alleged illegal foreign donations.
The State Duma election runs 18-20 September 2026, electing 450 deputies, including 11 from occupied Ukrainian territories.
United Russia will campaign under the slogan “United Russia is the President’s Team” and expects a majority.
Nikolay Goncharov’s holdings exceed Vitaly Belousov’s by more than sixfold, while Bekkhan Agayev’s family controls €100 million in European property.