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Russia Supreme Court Schedules Hearing on Yabloko Cancellation

8/15/2026

Summary

Story summary

Russia’s Supreme Court accepted Yabloko’s appeal and set a hearing for Aug. 17, 2026, 10 a.m.
The court cancelled Yabloko’s federal list on Aug. 10, 2026, citing copyright and foreign-funding violations, while party lawyer Haji Aliyev argued the party received Russian donations.
Election Commission chairman Nikolai Bulaev said the cancellation has not taken effect nor will it change the ballot, after a CEC official said Rosfinmonitoring flagged foreign funding for candidates in July-August 2026.

History

Historical Context

In 2012 Russia passed the foreign-agent law, requiring NGOs receiving foreign support to register. Amendments in 2014 let the Justice Ministry add groups without consent, and by October 2016 the register held 105 NGOs, many forced to close. The August 2026 Supreme Court hearing of Yabloko’s appeal, backed by CEC chair Nikolai Bulaev and Rosfinmonitoring, shows the law’s continued use to curb opposition ahead of future elections.

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Story summary

Russia’s Supreme Court accepted Yabloko’s appeal and set a hearing for Aug. 17, 2026, 10 a.m.
The court cancelled Yabloko’s federal list on Aug. 10, 2026, citing copyright and foreign-funding violations, while party lawyer Haji Aliyev argued the party received Russian donations.
Election Commission chairman Nikolai Bulaev said the cancellation has not taken effect nor will it change the ballot, after a CEC official said Rosfinmonitoring flagged foreign funding for candidates in July-August 2026.

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