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Articles with tag "Foreign Agents"
‘foreign agent’
Russia Detains French Citizen for Gathering Military Information
The unidentified man was accused of carrying out a “targeted collection of Russian defense and military-technical information for several years.”
Miron Fyodorov
Russia Issues Arrest Warrant for Exiled Rapper Oxxxymiron
State media, citing anonymous sources, reported that the rapper is accused of violating laws connected to his “foreign agent” status.
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state duma bill
Russia Moves to Ban ‘Foreign Agents’ From Running for Political Office
The restriction was initially proposed after several “foreign agents” announced their plans to run for Moscow’s City Duma later this year.
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court appeal
St. Petersburg Opposition Deputy Vishnevsky Vows to Fight ‘Foreign Agent’ Label
“I view the Justice Ministry’s decision not only as a personal insult, but also an insult to my voters,” Boris Vishnevsky said.
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exiled expert
Russia Charges Exiled Tatar Political Analyst for ‘Rehabilitation of Nazism’
Ruslan Aysin is known for his commentary and publications on Tatarstan's politics and history, as well as on political Islam.
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funding woes
Putin Signs Ban on Advertising for 'Foreign Agents'
Under the new law, businesses can no longer advertise their with individuals and legal entities branded as “foreign agents.”
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acclaimed novelist
Russia Labels Author Lyudmila Ulitskaya Foreign Agent
The 81-year-old literary icon, who lives in exile, began protesting the Kremlin's authoritarian tendencies in the Soviet era and is a fierce critic of...
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soviet-era label
Criminal Cases Against ‘Foreign Agents’ Doubled in 2023 – Vyorstka
Among those facing criminal prosecution, 76 are wanted by the police, 10 have been arrested in absentia, while only four so far have received sentences...
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tightening screws
Russian Lawmakers Pass Advertising Ban for 'Foreign Agents'
If the bill is passed into law, advertisers would be banned from working with “foreign agents.”
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tycoon turned critic
Russia Labels Exiled Banker Tinkov ‘Foreign Agent'
The self-made tycoon renounced his Russian citizenship in 2022 in protest at the conflict, which he called a "massacre."
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Nobel-winning agent
Russia Labels Veteran Rights Campaigner Orlov 'Foreign Agent'
Orlov's Memorial was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2022, months after Russian authorities outlawed the group.
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friday list
Renowned Russian Writer Boris Akunin Labeled ‘Foreign Agent’
The Kremlin has intensified its crackdown on dissent since launching its war on Ukraine in February 2022.
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eco project
Russian Environmental News Outlet Kedr Closes After ‘Foreign Agent’ Designation
The outlet was labeled a “foreign agent” in November for spreading “fake news” and distributing content of other “foreign agents.”
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dual national
Russian Court Extends Detention of U.S.-Russian Journalist Kurmasheva
"A court in Kazan extended the detention of Radio Liberty journalist Alsu Kurmasheva until February 5, 2024," RFE/RL reported on Friday.
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latest arrest
Kremlin Says ‘Not Following’ Criminal Case Against U.S. Journalist
Alsu Kurmasheva was arrested Wednesday on charges of failing to register as a foreign agent, becoming the second U.S. journalist held by Russia in recent...
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Feature
Arrest of Tatar-American Journalist ‘A Terrible Tragedy,’ Friends Say
People who know Alsu Kurmasheva describe her as a devoted mother and journalist committed to covering life in Russia’s ethnic republics.
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foreign agent
U.S. Journalist Working for Radio Free Europe Detained in Russia
Alsu Kurmasheva, an editor with the U.S. Congress-funded outlet's Tatar-Bashkir service, was charged with failing to register as a foreign agent.
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Advokatskaya Ulitsa
Russian Independent Legal News Outlet Closes Over ‘Foreign Agent’ Status
Russia’s Justice Ministry said the outlet’s news coverage “formed a negative image of Russia, its current legislation and law enforcement practice...
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growing registry
Russia Brands Nobel Winner Dmitry Muratov a 'Foreign Agent'
The Justice Ministry said Muratov used foreign platforms "to disseminate opinions aimed at forming a negative attitude" towards Russia's policies.
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toxic label
Russian Soldiers’ Mothers Group Announces Closure After 'Foreign Agent' Designation
The Council of Wives and Mothers appeared after President Vladimir Putin declared a “partial” mobilization in September 2022.
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