NewzNikolái Ribakov, the leader of Russia's sole legal anti-war opposition party Yábloko, stated in Moscow on September 19 that "peace is closer." According to statements given to the EFE news agency, Ribakov attributed this assessment to millions of Russians having recovered hope over the preceding three months during the party's active campaign.
The development highlights the ongoing presence of domestic political dissent within Russia regarding the conflict, channeled through Yábloko as the only officially recognized opposition force legally positioned against the war. The remarks underscore the party's efforts to project optimism based on public reception during its recent campaign activities.
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