Nadezhdin Targeted Amid Crackdown | San Francisco News

Boris Nadezhdin, a liberal Russian politician and vocal critic of the Ukraine war, was arrested for allegedly displaying “extremist symbols” — a charge linked to showing a photo of Alexei Navalny in a past interview. Just days after being labeled a “foreign agent” — a near-certain death sentence for political careers in Russia — Nadezhdin insists he’s still eyeing a run for parliament in September. His arrest and designation are part of a sweeping crackdown on dissent that’s intensified since the war began, silencing voices and forcing many to flee. 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/d7a6277c46d2e233