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economicAug 3, 2026
Anti-war politician flees Russia amid pre-election crackdown on dissent
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The prominent Russian anti-war politician Boris Nadezhdin has fled to Paris as Moscow tightens its grip on dissent before parliamentary elections later this year.
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- Pjotr SauerBy Pjotr Sauer
The prominent Russian anti-war politician Boris Nadezhdin has fled to Paris as Moscow tightens its grip on dissent before parliamentary elections later this year. Nadezhdin, a veteran liberal politician, gained international prominence during Russia’s 2024 presidential election w…
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