Russian journalist barred from running against Putin decries lack of democratic options for young voters
• Former Russian TV journalist Yekaterina Duntsova, who opposes the war in Ukraine, was barred from running against Putin in the presidential election
• Duntsova has lodged an appeal with the Supreme Court against the election commission's unanimous decision to reject her candidacy
• Duntsova says the authorities have unfairly deprived young Russians of a way to express views in a tightly controlled system, risking apathy and election boycott
• Duntsova argues the candidate field is being cleared of representatives of young people and those wanting democratic reform
• Duntsova says citizens should feel they are making a real contribution at polling stations, rather than spoiling ballots in protest