Communists to challenge Putin, running against capitalism but not the Ukraine war

I doubt the party has a chance of ever unseating Putin, but Putin must die eventually and they are well-positioned for that eventuality. Moreso than Navalny, who's lack of support makes him a non-starter.

My impression of the Russian communist party is that they've become more a nationalist party than anything promoting class struggle.

Well, good luck I guess. Don't forget to sleep wearing your window-proof vests.