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Russia Bars Opposition Candidates from Ballot on Trivial Grounds
The Moscow Times·RU·about 11 hours ago
Russian authorities have initiated an administrative protocol against lawyer Leonid Solovyov, known for defending political figures including Navalny, on charges of discrediting the armed forces. This marks a continuation of pressure on legal professionals involved in high-profile political cases, signaling an intensified crackdown on dissent.