Russian Election Commission Bars Anti-War Presidential Candidate from 2024 Race
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Yekaterina Duntsova, an anti-war candidate for 2024 Russian presidential election, was barred from running by the Supreme Court.
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Duntsova is a former TV journalist who opposes the war in Ukraine.
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The election commission cited procedural issues in rejecting Duntsova's candidacy. She believes she was unfairly disqualified.
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Incumbent Vladimir Putin is expected to easily win another 6-year term in the March election.
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The Kremlin says Putin has around 80% approval rating and most Russians support the "special military operation" in Ukraine.