strikeJul 28, 2026

Russia closes window for dissent as Ukraine’s attacks stir public dismay

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The Kremlin has initiated a new crackdown on anti-war voices ahead of Russia’s parliamentary elections in September, barring candidates from running if they show any sign of opposing the bloody, expensive and increasingly unpopular military operation in Ukraine.

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Catherine BeltonBy Catherine Belton
The Kremlin has initiated a new crackdown on anti-war voices ahead of Russia’s parliamentary elections in September, barring candidates from running if they show any sign of opposing the bloody, expensive and increasingly unpopular military operation in Ukraine. Democracy Dies in…

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