Russian anti-war politician Boris Nadezhdin flees to France

Russian anti-war politician and Kremlin critic Boris Nadezhdin has fled Russia and appeared in Paris, saying 'I am alive and free.' The move comes after he was accused of being a 'foreign agent' and sentenced in Russia. Nadezhdin, who ran as an anti-war candidate in the 2024 presidential election, announced his departure from the country. He is now in France, where he has been granted refuge.