Archive · 15 Dec 2025
Yabloko Party Vows to Continue Campaigning Amid Crackdown
The Yabloko party in Russia, which wants a stop to the fighting in Ukraine, is facing trouble from the government.
Two of its leaders have been arrested, and another has been labeled a 'foreign agent'.
The party's founder, Grigory Yavlinsky, says they will keep working despite this.
He thinks the government is worried because more people might support the party's idea of peace.
A recent survey shows that many Russians want peace talks, but the government says it's necessary to control information during war.
The party has very little power now, but Yavlinsky believes it could get a lot more support in the future.
Yabloko party, which advocates for a ceasefire in Ukraine, faces government crackdown with arrests of two deputy leaders.
Party founder Grigory Yavlinsky claims the government is worried about Yabloko's potential support in the 2024 parliamentary election.
Yavlinsky predicts the party could gain 30-40% support due to its stance on Ukraine, despite currently having minimal political representation.
A November poll by Levada Center shows 65% of Russians favor peace talks, while 74% support the army's actions in Ukraine.
The Kremlin maintains that censorship is necessary during war and does not comment on individual criminal cases.
- Who
- Yabloko party, founded by Grigory Yavlinsky
- What
- Opposition party campaigning for ceasefire in Ukraine
- When
- Recent months (2023-2024), ahead of 2024 parliamentary election
- Where
- Russia
- Why
- To advocate for a ceasefire in Ukraine and participate in elections
- Party Name
- Yabloko
- Founder
- Grigory Yavlinsky
- Current Status
- Limited regional representation, no national seats
- Recent Actions
- Arrests of two deputy leaders, one designated foreign agent
- Key Position
- Supports ceasefire in Ukraine
- Upcoming Election
- 2024 parliamentary election
- Public Support
- Potential 30-40% support according to Yavlinsky
- Kremlin Stance
- Censorship necessary during war, no comment on individual cases