Opposition politician Boris Nadezhdin has left Russia following a decision to bar him from running in upcoming parliamentary elections. Nadezhdin, who openly criticized Russia's war in Ukraine and attempted to challenge President Vladimir Putin in the 2024 election, announced his departure on social media Monday, posting a video of himself standing in front of the Eiffel Tower in Paris with the statement, “Good news: I’m alive and free. Unfortunately, not in Russia for the time being.”
The move follows a crackdown that prevented Nadezhdin from participating in this year's parliamentary race. No right-leaning sources reported on this story; coverage comes solely from left and center outlets.
Nadezhdin’s departure underscores the increasingly limited space for political opposition within Russia, particularly for those critical of the government's actions regarding Ukraine. His attempt to challenge Putin in the 2024 election suggests a desire to offer an alternative voice to Russian voters, but his current exile demonstrates the obstacles faced by such efforts.
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