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Articles with tag "State Duma"

Richest United Russia Candidates Report More Than $103M in Combined Income

The combined income of the seven richest United Russia candidates exceeded the annual budgets of several regional capitals.

State Duma Passes ‘Civic Death’ Bills Cutting Off Exiled Critics From Banking and Consular Services

Rights advocates warn that the legislation extends the Russian government’s ability to punish dissent far beyond its borders.
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State Duma Expected to Vote on Updated Bill Cutting Off Exiled Critics From Banking and Property Services, Report Says

The State Duma previously passed a milder version of the bill — which included basic asset freezes and the denial of consular services — in its first...
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A Lawmaker Said a Domestic Violence Law Would Undermine Families. Then Came the Backlash.

Women have taken to social media to criticize State Duma lawmaker Nina Ostanina's claim that a domestic violence law would discourage men from marrying...
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State Duma Tightens Rules for Migrant Workers and Their Children

Foreign workers must prove they earn enough income to support themselves and their dependent family members.
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Russian Lawmakers to Receive Early $59K Bonuses Ahead of September Vote – Reports

State Duma Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin reportedly said the payments were intended to narrow a pay gap with government ministers.
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State Duma Passes Bill Delaying VAT Tax Hikes for Small Businesses

Under the legislation, small businesses using Russia’s simplified tax system would only have to pay the national value-added tax if their revenue exceeds...
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Russian Lawmaker Calls for Terrorist Designation for SpaceX as Company Readies Blockbuster IPO

SpaceX has provided Starlink satellite internet terminals to Ukraine since the early stages of Russia's full-scale invasion.
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Communist Lawmaker Slams ‘Out-of-Touch’ War Management Ahead of Fall Duma Elections

Markhayev, a member of Russia’s systemic opposition, compared the management of the war to a “foreign invader.”
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Sanctioned State Duma Lawmaker Appointed as Russia’s Next Human Rights Chief

Yana Lantratova is accused of playing a key role in the alleged systematic transfer of children from occupied Ukrainian territories to Russia.
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Ultraconservative Vitaly Milonov Wants Your Kids to Jam Out to Whitney Houston

Milonov, a lawmaker in Russia’s State Duma, is notorious for his anti-LGBTQ+ and anti-Western views.
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State Duma Passes VAT Exemption for Food Industry to Ease Wartime Tax Burden

The legislation, if signed into law, would effectively roll back part of a government tax reform implemented in January, which raised the standard VAT...
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Russian and U.S. Lawmakers Meet to Discuss Ukraine War and Bilateral Relations

Members of the State Duma delegation said they also talked about restarting student exchange programs and direct flights.
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Russian Lawmakers Headed to Washington for Meetings, State Department Says

A previously unreported “federal government delegation” will visit the U.S. Institute of Peace on Friday.
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State Duma Passes Bill Criminalizing Denial of ‘Soviet Genocide’

The new offense would broadly cover denying that a genocide of Soviet citizens took place during World War II.
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LDPR Kicks Out Clout-Chasing State Duma Lawmaker

State Duma member Andrei Svintsov has in recent months been the source of ominous headlines about internet restrictions in Russia.
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State Duma Lawmakers Demand Clarity on Alleged Telegram Advertising Ban

The Federal Anti-Monopoly Service said advertisers and distributors could face legal penalties for placing ads on the messaging app.
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State Duma Passes Bill Protecting Foreign Fighters From Criminal Prosecution Back Home

The bill would make it illegal for authorities in Russia to extradite foreigners at the request of other governments if they signed military contracts...
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Foreign Intelligence Can See Russian Military’s Telegram Correspondence, Minister Claims

Digital Development Minister Maksut Shadayev said the alleged access was being used in combat operations against Russian forces in Ukraine.
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State Duma Passes Bill Giving FSB Authority to Shut Down Internet and Mobile Services

The bill would also allow the FSB to block regular calls, text messages and even postal services, officials said Tuesday.
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