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Articles with tag "Foreign Agents"

'unprecedented' restriction

Russian Activists Condemn New 'Foreign Agent' Bill

Critics say the new legislation is meant to further limit Russia's opposition ahead of next year's elections for the Duma.
heightened scrutiny

Russia Eyes Expansion to ‘Foreign Agent’ Law

Anyone who collects information on Russia’s military activities while receiving foreign funding could be labeled a “foreign agent.”
'foreign agents' law

Russia Labels European Democracy NGO 'Undesirable'

The European Endowment for Democracy is now the 20th foreign group facing limitations for its work inside Russia.
FOREIGN INFLUENCE

Russia Probes BBC, Radio Liberty and Meduza for ‘Drug Propaganda’

The lower-house State Duma formed a special commission on foreign meddling in Russia after mass anti-government rallies swept Moscow last summer.
on the list

Russia Adds U.S. News Site RFE/RL to ‘Foreign Agent’ Roster

RFE/RL said it recently filed the paperwork to register its Russian-language service as a “foreign agent” with Russia’s tax authorities.
Foreign Agent

Maria Butina, Convicted in U.S. of Being Russian Agent, Gets Job as RT Host

Butina was last month given a job helping campaign for and defend Russians imprisoned abroad.
Costly gig

Putin Increases Fines for ‘Foreign Agents’

Fines now range up to $80,000 for repeat violations of Russia's "foreign agent" law.
'Foreign meddling'

Russia Backs Penalties for Attending ‘Undesirable’ Courses Abroad

“The most common form [of foreign interference] is training future ‘specialists’ abroad,” one Russian lawmaker said.
On the list

Russia’s New ‘Foreign Agent’ Law, Explained

The law to label any individual as a "foreign agent" has been met with controversy over how it will be enforced.
chilling effect

Russian Parliament Backs Law to Label Individuals 'Foreign Agents'

Critics say the law will tighten curbs on the media.
'Foreign agent' law

Russia Disbands Prominent Activist’s Human Rights NGO

Lev Ponomaryov vowed to appeal the decision, saying “human rights protection is a way of life.”
coincidence?

Kremlin Critic Navalny Accuses Putin of Foreign Funding ‘Setup’

Navalny said the Kremlin “arranged” foreign transfers to accounts linked to his foundation in order to brand it as a "foreign agent."
under scrutiny

Russia Blacklists Opposition Leader Navalny’s Foundation as ‘Foreign Agent’

Navalny’s FBK has roiled Russia’s elite with a series of video investigations accusing officials of corruption.
Anti-Russian campaign

The Kremlin Sees Signs of Foreign Interference All Around

One lawmaker pointed to the dual citizenship of a rapper who performed at a Moscow vote protest as evidence of meddling.
foreign agent

Russia to Ban Atlantic Council Think Tank Over 'Security Threat'

U.S. ambassador Jon Huntsman served as chairman of the think tank from 2014 until 2017.
Suspicious Activity

Prominent Human Rights NGO Labeled ‘Foreign Agent’ in Russia

A total of 69 NGOs are currently listed as foreign agents in Russia.
Foreign Agents

Jailed Activist’s Daughter Dies in Russian Hospital

Anastasia Shevchenko has been called the first activist to be prosecuted under Russia's 2015 law against "undesirable" organizations.
Foreign Agents

American News Outlet Fined Under ‘Foreign Agent’ Law

A Moscow court has fined Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, a move that could threaten the organization’s operations in Russia.
Foreign Agents

Russia Declares Diabetes Society a 'Foreign Agent' After Pro-Kremlin Activist's Complaint

The association helps 82,000 Saratov diabetes patients secure medicine and legal support.
Foreign Agents

Russia Blacklists Progressively Fewer 'Foreign Agent' NGOs, Justice Ministry Says

Five times fewer “foreign agent” NGOs were blacklisted between 2015 and 2017.
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