Communist Lawmaker Slams ‘Out-of-Touch’ War Management Ahead of Fall Duma Elections (opens original article in a new tab)

A Russian Communist Party lawmaker criticized the Kremlin's handling of the Ukraine war, warning of social unrest and accusing the ruling elite of corruption, while the Communist Party is not expected to challenge United Russia in upcoming elections. The Moscow Times faces legal risks after being labeled 'undesirable'.

• A Russian Communist Party lawmaker criticized the Kremlin's management of the Ukraine war, warning of social upheaval
• The lawmaker accused the ruling elite of corruption and wealth inequality, comparing it to a 'foreign invader'
• The Communist Party is not expected to field strong candidates against United Russia in upcoming elections
• The Moscow Times faces legal challenges after being labeled 'undesirable' by Russia's Prosecutor General's Office