Russian Anti-War Politician Boris Nadezhdin Flees to France After Foreign Agent Label

Russian anti-war politician Boris Nadezhdin has announced that he has left Russia and is now abroad. He shared a video of himself standing in front of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, confirming his departure. Nadezhdin had recently been designated a foreign agent by Russian authorities, a label widely used to restrict and discredit critics of the Kremlin. The foreign agent status carries significant legal and social restrictions in Russia, making public and political activity increasingly difficult. His exit marks the latest instance of a Russian opposition figure leaving the country amid growing pressure on dissenting voices.