Boris Nadezhdin, a politician openly opposing Moscow’s military action in Ukraine, has been disqualified from running in Russia’s upcoming presidential election. The Central Election Commission declared more than 9,000 signatures submitted by Nadezhdin’s campaign invalid, exceeding the 5% limit allowed under election rules. Nadezhdin, who called for a halt to the conflict in Ukraine, requested more time to rebut the decision, but the commission declined. Critics argue that Russia’s political landscape is tightly controlled, with President Vladimir Putin expected to secure reelection in the March polls.
Russia Bars Presidential Candidate Opposing Ukraine Action
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