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The EU has said it is no surprise that Russia's Supreme Court has ruled that Yabloko, the only anti-war party on the ballot, should be barred from upcoming elections to the Russian State Duma.

Source: European Commission spokesperson Anitta Hipper during a briefing in Brussels, as reported by European Pravda

Details: Hipper said the Russian court's decision is further evidence of Russia's actions against fundamental freedoms and its continued pressure on opposition figures.

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