Russia's Supreme Court upholds ban on opposition party Yabloko from elections
Russia's Supreme Court has rejected an appeal by lawyers for the opposition party Yabloko against a ruling that bars the party from taking part in the country's so-called parliamentary elections. The lower court's decision therefore remains in force.
Russia's Supreme Court has dismissed a complaint filed by lawyers representing the opposition party Yabloko. The complaint challenged an earlier court ruling that prohibits the party from participating in the upcoming elections to Russia's parliament.
With this decision, the Supreme Court has effectively confirmed the lower court's ruling, meaning Yabloko will not be able to officially run in the elections. The party is regarded as one of the few remaining opposition structures still operating in Russia.
The source report does not provide further details on the reasoning behind the rejection or on the party's planned next steps.
