https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/russia-maintains-election-ban-on-opposition-yabloko-jails-deputy-headContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/russia-maintains-election-ban-on-opposition-yabloko-jails-deputy-headhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/russia-maintains-election-ban-on-opposition-yabloko-jails-deputy-head#u44990Tue, 18 Aug 2026 23:25:28 +0000Russia's Supreme Court has upheld a ban on the opposition Yabloko party from participating in elections, and jailed the party's deputy head. The ban is seen as a move to suppress dissent and opposition to President Vladimir Putin. Yabloko is known for its anti-war stance and criticism of Putin's government. The party's candidates were barred from the ballot, sparking concerns about the fairness of the electoral process.Why it mattersThe ban on Yabloko and the jailing of its deputy head are part of a broader crackdown on opposition and dissent in Russia. The country's e