"Russian Election Authority Blocks Antiwar Candidate Nadezhdin's Presidential Challenge"

Russian election authorities have disqualified pro-peace presidential hopeful Boris Nadezhdin from the March election, citing errors in his endorsement signatures. Nadezhdin's campaign, which presented a rare challenge to the tightly controlled election, garnered significant support, but the Kremlin ordered his rejection. Despite plans to appeal, experts believe Nadezhdin's chances in court are slim. The move to disqualify him highlights the challenges faced by would-be candidates in Russia's election process, which provides ample opportunities for authorities to block them.