Saturday, June 24, 2017

Russian Opposition Leader Alexei Navalny Has Been Barred From Running In Next Year's Presidential Election



BBC: Alexei Navalny barred from Russia presidential poll

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has been formally barred from standing in next year's presidential election.

The Central Electoral Commission has ruled he may not stand because he was found guilty of embezzlement and given a suspended sentence.

Mr Navalny has said the case against him was politically motivated.

The anti-corruption campaigner led mass street protests against Vladimir Putin in the winter of 2011-12.

Mr Putin is eligible to stand again for president next year - it would be his fourth term in office - though he has not yet announced his decision.

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WNU Editor: His anti-corruption campaign against Putin and his political party are resonating with the Russian public .... and the Kremlin is worried. But barring him is only going to enhance his support and make his followers more determined.

More News On Russian Opposition Leader Alexei Navalny Being Barred From Running In Next Year's Presidential Election

Russia's election commission says Navalny can not run for presidency -- Reuters
Navalny barred from Russia's presidential election -- DW
Russian Commission Rules Navalny Can't Run For President -- RFE
Putin critic Alexei Navalny banned from presidential election -- SKY News
Russian Opposition Figure Navalny Not Entitled to Be Elected - Commission -- Sputnik

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