https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/meet-the-anti-war-candidate-risking-plenty-to-challenge-russia-s-ruling-eliteContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/meet-the-anti-war-candidate-risking-plenty-to-challenge-russia-s-ruling-elitehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/meet-the-anti-war-candidate-risking-plenty-to-challenge-russia-s-ruling-elite#u72978Thu, 17 Sep 2026 15:06:10 +0000Polina Lermant is running a long-shot campaign for the Russian parliament, distributing flyers that urge citizens to "vote for peace." Her campaign occurs as parliamentary elections begin on Friday, September 19, 2026. Lermant's bid coincides with a broader trend of veterans from the Ukraine conflict seeking seats in parliament. While the elections are viewed by some as lacking excitement, there is underlying public fear regarding the potential aftermath of the vote and the stability of the current administration.Why it mattersRussia continues its military operations in Ukraine