A court in Russia has convicted a critic of President Vladimir Putin on charges that will prevent him from participating in the upcoming parliamentary elections scheduled for September. The verdict reflects the government's efforts to eliminate dissent as concerns grow over a fuel crisis linked to Ukrainian strikes on oil facilities in Russia, which may impact public support for the Kremlin.
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Putin critic convicted, barred from campaigning for Russian parliament
A Russian court has convicted a critic of President Vladimir Putin, barring him from campaigning in the upcoming parliamentary elections. This decision highlights the government's ongoing efforts to suppress dissent amid a fuel crisis resulting from Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil facilities.
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A Putin critic is convicted on charges that will keep him from campaigning for Russia's parliament
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