"Putin's Anti-War Challenger Poses Challenge as Election Nears"

Boris Nadezhdin, an unlikely anti-war presidential hopeful in Russia, faces uncertainty over his candidacy registration for the upcoming presidential election. Despite varying levels of support in opinion polls, Nadezhdin remains determined, emphasizing his grassroots-funded campaign and advocating for a peaceful and free Russia, including an end to the "special military operation" in Ukraine. He proposes immediate ceasefire and peace talks, emphasizing the need for a shift in state priorities and a return to peaceful coexistence with Europe.