Nadezhdin Exiles Himself from Russia | Europe News

Boris Nadezhdin, a prominent Russian opposition figure and vocal critic of the Ukraine war, has fled Russia for Paris, confirming he’s alive and free but no longer in the country. Labeled a “foreign agent” by authorities in July, he was barred from running in a parliamentary election and had previously faced fines for displaying “extremist symbols.” Once a critic operating within Russia’s political system, Nadezhdin’s departure marks another blow to domestic dissent, as most opposition voices are now either imprisoned or exiled. His 2024 presidential bid was also disqualified on technicalities. Russia’s crackdown on dissent has intensified since 2022, with pro-Kremlin supporters justifying restrictions as necessary for national unity — but Nadezhdin’s exit underscores the shrinking space for opposition inside the country. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a443e993f3c73e16