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Articles with tag "Foreign Agents"

'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.
Foreign Agents

Russian Jet Intercepts U.S. Spy Plane in ‘Safe but Unprofessional’ Maneuver

“U.S. Navy ships and aircraft routinely interact with military units from other countries.”
Elections

Russian Senators Accuse BBC and Deutsche Welle of 'Election Interference'

The list also includes French radio station RFI and U.S.-funded Voice of America and Radio Liberty.
Kremlin

Kremlin Says Open to Working With Britain Over 'Tragic' Ex-Spy Incident

Kremlin is ready to cooperate if Britain asks it for help with investigation
NGOs

Open Russia Activist Beaten Outside Home in St. Petersburg

More than half a dozen civil activists have been attacked in St. Petersburg in the first months of 2018.
RT

Russia Complains About Working Conditions for Journalists in the U.S.

Sputnik's U.S. affiliate was forced to register in the U.S. as a foreign agent on Sunday.
Poll

Independent Russian Pollster Self-Censors Ahead of Elections

The Levada Center won't be releasing data over fears of repercussions.
Censorship

Russian Bill Labeling Individuals ‘Foreign Agents’ Passes First Reading

The new regulations will apply to bloggers, social media users and even culinary websites
RT

U.S. Orders Sputnik News Agency to Register as 'Foreign Agent'

The latest episode in a media war that has unfolded between the two countries in the past year.
NGOs

Pro-Putin Activist Claims Diabetes Society Is a ‘Foreign Agent’

The NGO, which helps diabetes patients, received funding from foreign pharmaceuticals
Censorship

Russia Blocks Khodorkovsky's Open Russia Website

The Open Russia website was blocked after a request by the General Prosecutor
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