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Russia cracks down on Putin critics | DW News

Boris Nadezhdin built a rare following inside Russia by openly calling for an end to the war in Ukraine. Now, a court ruling against him could prevent his participation in September's parliamentary elections. As economic pressures mount and frustration over the war grows in some parts of Russian society, we ask DW’s Juri Rescheto what support remains for anti-war politicians and how the Kremlin is responding to dissent. #dwcurrentaffairs Chapters: 00:00 Boris Nadezhdin, critic of Russia’s war in Ukraine, found guilty of “extremist” display 01:38 Authorities blocked Nadezhdin’s presidential ca…