‘He’s Clearly Pro-War. And People Are Tired of the war.’ Why Russia’s Ruling Party Left Dmitry Medvedev, Its Own Chairman, Off This September’s Election List.

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According to Meduza's sources, Medvedev's low popularity and statements about the war may have influenced the decision.

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Medvedev's aggressive war rhetoric is seen as a political risk in the eyes of a war-weary nation. Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev was again left out of the top list of candidates for the country's ruling United Russia party, even though he is the party's chairman. According to the independent Russian media outlet Meduza, the decision is a significant loss of prestige for Medvedev.