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Coverage dated July 17, 2026

A Putin critic is convicted on charges that will keep him from campaigning for Russia’s parliament

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The Kremlin's main United Russia party is seeking to preserve its dominance in the lower house of parliament in a race against so-called “systemic” opposition.

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  1. The Republic

    A Putin critic is convicted on charges that will keep from campaigning for Russia’s parliament (opens The Republic)

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    MOSCOW (AP) — Boris Nadezhdin, who criticized Moscow’s military action in Ukraine and tried to challenge President Vladimir Putin in the 2024 election, was convicted Friday of displaying “extremist symbols” — an action that will keep him out of this year’s parliamentary race.

  2. Courthouse News Service

    A Putin critic is convicted on charges that will keep him from campaigning for Russia’s parliament (opens Courthouse News Service)

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    Courthouse News Service's feed description

    The Kremlin's main United Russia party is seeking to preserve its dominance in the lower house of parliament in a race against so-called “systemic” opposition.

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