Russia prevents Putin's rival from running in the 2024 presidential elections | world

On Saturday (23), the Russian Election Commission vetoed the candidacy of journalist and former advisor Yekaterina Dontsova, a democratic activist advocating an end to the offensive in Ukraine, for the presidential election.

The committee claimed that there were “errors in documentation.” He applied to register his candidacy, according to the Russian press.

This was stated by the Chairman of the Committee Ella Pamfilova The body unanimously decided to block Dontsova's candidacy Until the March 2024 elections.

The head of the electoral commission declared to the 40-year-old candidate: “You are young and have your life ahead of you.”

Dontsova criticized the decision, which she described as “sad.”

She announced on Telegram her intention to file an appeal with the Supreme Court of Russia.

But in practice, the chances of the process being successful are slim, because any nomination that represents direct opposition to Kremlin policy has no chance of obtaining a mandate.

Dontsova also called on the leaders of the small liberal Yabloko party to support her candidacy.

“We cannot stand idly by,” he said on Telegram. “This is the last legal opportunity for citizens to express their disagreement with the current authorities’ policy.” “The Russians must choose.”

This was stated by the Chairman of the Committee, Ella Pamfilova 29 people submitted documents to register their candidacy for the presidency.

The victory of President Vladimir Putin, who has been in power since 1999, is considered certain and he is expected to obtain a new six-year term.

In Russia, opposition is almost non-existentAfter years of repression. This policy has become more severe since the offensive in Ukraine began in February 2022.