Putin Critic Boris Nadezhdin Submits Bid for Russian Presidential Election

Despite Predictions of Imprisonment or Poisoning, Nadezhdin Gathers Significant Support Amid Speculation of Kremlin Coordination

Boris Nadezhdin, a critic of Putin and Russia's war in Ukraine, has submitted over 100,000 signatures to Russia's Central Election Commission, potentially allowing him to run against Putin in the upcoming presidential election.
Nadezhdin's campaign has garnered significant support, particularly from younger generations and key opposition figures, despite the expectation that Putin will win the election.
Prominent Putin ally, Vladimir Solovyov, has predicted that Nadezhdin will either be poisoned or imprisoned due to his opposition to Putin.
Nadezhdin's campaign has sparked speculation that he is coordinating with the Kremlin to provide an approved opposition candidate to help legitimize the election.
The Central Election Commission will now review the authenticity of the signatures and decide within 10 days whether Nadezhdin is eligible to compete against Putin.