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Boris Nadeschdin claims Russian anti-war opposition has no legal future
Boris Nadeschdin, an exiled former presidential candidate and former Duma member, claims that the legal prospects for the Russian anti-war opposition have vanished. Currently living in France, Nadeschdin stated that the ability for such groups to participate legally in elections no longer exists.
Nadeschdin noted that Vladimir Putin's approval ratings have declined to between 65 and 70 percent, which he described as a poor figure for a leader of an authoritarian state. He argued that the regime's stability is tied to the perceived loyalty of the population, which is maintained through promises of security and economic stability—factors he believes are increasingly compromised by the ongoing conflict and drone strikes on Russian cities.
Regarding the upcoming parliamentary elections in September, Nadeschdin anticipates significant protest voting. He noted that because the Jabloko party, the last remaining anti-war party, is barred from running, voters may resort to spoiling ballots or supporting the 'New People' (Nowije Ljudi) party, which he views as the most peace-oriented option among the available competitors.
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Boris Nadeschdin · Jabloko · New People · Russia · Vladimir Putin
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Boris Nadeschdin believes the legal path for anti-war opposition in Russian elections has disappeared. www.finanznachrichten.de · radioosnabrueck.de · www.oldenburger-onlinezeitung.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Jabloko party, identified as the last anti-war party, is barred from participating in upcoming elections. www.finanznachrichten.de · radioosnabrueck.de · www.oldenburger-onlinezeitung.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] Putin's support base relies on the Kremlin's ability to provide security and economic stability. www.finanznachrichten.de · radioosnabrueck.de · www.oldenburger-onlinezeitung.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] Nadeschdin expects protest voters to potentially support the 'New People' party. www.finanznachrichten.de · radioosnabrueck.de · www.oldenburger-onlinezeitung.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] Vladimir Putin's approval ratings have dropped to between 65 and 70 percent. www.finanznachrichten.de · radioosnabrueck.de · www.oldenburger-onlinezeitung.de