Anti-War Politician Yekaterina Duntsova Loses Appeal Against Presidential Nomination Rejection

Following the rejection, Duntsova plans to establish a new political party advocating for peace, freedom, and democracy.

Russian politician Yekaterina Duntsova, known for her anti-war stance and advocacy for peace in Ukraine, lost her appeal against the rejection of her presidential nomination by election officials.
Duntsova plans to create her own political party advocating for 'peace, freedom and democracy' following the rejection of her appeal.
President Vladimir Putin's tight control and the suppression of key critics make his re-election in the upcoming presidential vote highly likely.
Other parties have nominated their candidates, including the Russian Communist Party's nomination of veteran lawmaker Nikolai Kharitonov and the Civic Initiative party's nomination of Boris Nadezhdin, who has spoken against Russia’s actions in Ukraine.
Duntsova has urged her supporters to help Nadezhdin collect signatures to qualify for the race.