Russian Court Bars Anti-War Party Yabloko from Parliamentary Elections

A Moscow court has ruled that Yabloko, Russia's only liberal and anti-war party, will not be allowed to participate in next month's parliamentary elections. The decision, announced on August 10, 2026, effectively removes the last significant opposition voice from the electoral process. Yabloko had been navigating a delicate balance with the Kremlin, but its pro-peace manifesto proved to be the decisive red line, according to reports from the New York Times and BBC.