Russia cracks down on Putin critics
Boris Nadezhdin built a rare following inside Russia by openly calling for an end to the war in Ukraine. Now, a court ruling against him
Boris Nadezhdin built a rare following inside Russia by openly calling for an end to the war in Ukraine. Now, a court ruling against him could prevent his participation in September's parliamentary elections. As economic pressures mount and frustration over the war grows in some parts of Russian society, we ask DW’s Juri Rescheto what support remains for anti-war politicians and how the Kremlin is responding to dissent. #dwcurrentaffairs Chapters 00:00 Boris Nadezhdin, critic of Russia’s war in Ukraine, found guilty of “extremist” display 01:38 Authorities blocked Nadezhdin’s presidential candidacy in 2024 02:25 Critics of Russia’s war in Ukraine are pushed aside 03:40 How Boris Nadezhdin campaigning tactics annoyed the Kremlin 04:57 How exactly did Nadezhdin use Alexei Navalny's image? 06:00 Nadezhdin doesn’t have Navalny’s charisma, but he shows courage 07:08 There is no real opposition left in Russia 08:06 With spiraling prices and petrol shortages, Putin’s approval ratings are declining For more news go to Follow DW on social media ► ►TikTok ► ► Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie Subscribe
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