A Moscow court has ruled that Russia's only liberal, anti-war party will be unable to stand in parliamentary elections scheduled for next month.
The decision prevents the party from taking part in the forthcoming vote, removing it from the electoral contest before polling takes place.
The ruling was issued in the Russian capital and concerns participation in parliamentary elections, according to the supplied material. No additional details were provided on the court's reasoning, the legal basis for the decision or whether the party plans to appeal.
The case is significant because the party is described as Russia's only liberal, anti-war party. Its exclusion means voters will not see that political grouping on the ballot in the parliamentary elections next month.
The latest known position is that, following the Moscow court ruling, the party will not be permitted to participate in the election. Further developments would depend on any subsequent legal or official action, if such steps are taken.
