Antiwar movement stories

Aug 11, 2026

Russia's Supreme Court bars Yabloko party from September parliamentary elections

Russia's Supreme Court ruled to exclude Yabloko, the country's only registered anti-war party, from appearing on the ballot in September's parliamentary elections, citing alleged violations of election campaigning rules. The decision came days after the Central Election Commission had unanimously approved the party's registration, and recent polls suggested Yabloko could have won seats.

Aug 11, 20269 sources

May 1, 2026

May Day protests worldwide focus on rising energy costs from Iran conflict and anti-war sentiment

Workers and activists held May Day demonstrations across Europe, Asia, and other regions on May 1, 2026, with traditional labor protests over wages and working conditions increasingly incorporating anti-war messaging and opposition to rising energy costs linked to conflict involving Iran. Some demonstrations escalated into clashes.

May 1, 20262 sources