Russian anti-war politician Nadezhdin detained after being labeled ‘foreign agent’

Boris Nadezhdin, a Russian anti-war politician who attempted to run against President Vladimir Putin in the 2024 presidential election, said on Monday he had been released from police custody and is due to appear in court on Friday, July 17.

Boris Nadezhdin, a Russian anti-war politician who attempted to run against President Vladimir Putin in the 2024 presidential election, said on Monday he had been released from police custody and is due to appear in court on Friday, July 17.

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Nadezhdin, a liberal member of Russia’s parliament from 1999 to 2003, was detained earlier on Monday, days after being designated a “foreign agent” by authorities.

The TASS news agency cited Nadezhdin‘s lawyer as saying that he had been charged with displaying symbols of extremist organizations.