Anti-war candidate in Russia submits signatures to run against Putin in presidential election

Published: 31 January 2024 at 13:09

Boris Nadezhdin, an anti-war candidate vying for the Russian presidency, has submitted the required 105,000 signatures to the Central Election Commission in Moscow to be listed on the presidential election ballot. Nadezhdin collected a total of 208,000 signatures, with volunteers collecting expats\' signatures in cities across Europe. While Nadezhdin\'s candidacy could be seen as a way for Putin to create the appearance of democracy, his collection of signatures reflects the anti-war sentiment in the country amidst the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

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