Alexei Navalny allies condemn legislation in Russia that would prevent ‘extremists’ from running for office

Lawmakers in Russia have moved a step closer toward prohibiting members of “extremist organizations” from taking office, drawing fierce backlash from supporters of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny, who have suggested the legislation is a way to prevent them from running in the upcoming parliamentary election.

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