Russian War Critic Boris Nadezhdin Announces Departure from Russia
Summary
Russian anti-war politician Boris Nadezhdin says he has left Russia after being barred from contesting parliamentary elections and repeatedly targeted by authorities. He made the announcement from Paris, saying he is now free but does not yet know his next steps.
Key Points
- Boris Nadezhdin announced in a video from Paris that he has left Russia.
- He had been barred from parliamentary elections and previously faced arrest, a foreign agent charge and a fine for extremist symbols.
- Nadezhdin is one of the few public critics of Vladimir Putin and Russia's invasion of Ukraine who remained in the country.
- Russia has intensified its crackdown on dissent since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
