Yabloko Removed From Russian Ballot | Tulsa News

Tulsa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 10, 2026 · 2m

Russia’s top court has stripped Yabloko, the last remaining opposition party openly opposing the Ukraine war, from the parliamentary ballot — a move that signals deep Kremlin anxiety over public demand for peace. Once approved, the “apple”-named party became a rare voice calling for de-escalation and nuclear restraint, drawing support from exiled figures like Yulia Navalnaya. Despite attempts to distance itself from political symbolism — including citizens holding apples in solidarity — authorities now face backlash as their crackdown reveals a growing appetite for dissent. Accusations of…