Russia’s Supreme Court has affirmed a ban preventing the liberal Yabloko party from participating in September’s legislative elections. This decision effectively removes the sole explicitly anti-war voice from the ballot. The ruling coincides with a broader suppression of dissent regarding Moscow's military actions in Ukraine. Supporters of Yabloko protested the decision outside the court, resulting in dozens of detentions. The ban further restricts political opposition in Russia, limiting options for voters critical of the government's policies. This move signals a continuing effort to silence voices challenging the Kremlin’s narrative surrounding the conflict in Ukraine. The exclusion of Yabloko underscores a concerning trend towards political repression within the country.