Boris Nadezhdin, anti-war candidate in Russia, leaves for France
Boris Nadezhdin, an anti-war candidate barred from Russia’s September parliamentary elections, fled to France and posted a video from Paris.
Why it matters. His departure highlights political repression facing opposition candidates in Russia.
What to watch. No details were provided about formal asylum or his legal status in France.
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Oldest first · UTCSourceReutersUnited KingdomLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Reuters“Anti-war politician Boris Nadezhdin says he is now outside Russia - Reuters”
SourceThe Washington PostUnited StatesLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Washington Post“Boris Nadezhdin, anti-war candidate in Russia, flees to France”
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Ranked 10th of 10.
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- Public-interest topic
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