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A Russian opposition figure, Boris Nadezhdin, who publicly criticized Moscow’s Ukraine action and had challenged Putin in 2024, was convicted of displaying extremist symbols, a ruling that bars him from participating in the parliamentary race.

The justice ministry had designated him a foreign agent on July 10, a move widely used against Kremlin critics.

Nadezhdin said he will continue campaigning for a seat in the State Duma despite the foreign agent label and his detention, and he is reportedly collecting signatures for his candidacy.

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International outlets provided context on statements and prior psychiatric placement, with coverage noted as a collaboration with newsinfive.de.

The AP report, dated ahead of the current parliamentary race, highlights political crackdown and implications for the election.

Nadezhdin’s lawyers attended the court session and had advised him not to attend in person.

Observers note Nadezhdin’s trajectory from anti-regime activism to criticizing Putin and involvement in actions against opponents in recent years.

During proceedings, a controversial comment about “popcorn and gasoline” surfaced; he later expressed concern about possible arrest.

The case is being handled by Russia’s Investigative Committee, with central Moscow authorities set to decide on detention or other measures after transfer; TASS provided the procedural outline.