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Russia Restricts "Foreign Agents'" Access to Intellectual Property Income
A new Russian law restricts "foreign agents'" access to income from intellectual activity by requiring them to open special ruble accounts.
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PoliticsHuman Rights ViolationsRussiaFinanceLawForeign Relations
Russian State DumaUkrainian Armed Forces
Vyacheslav VolodinVasiliy PiskarevVladimir Putin
- What is the primary goal of the new bill introduced in the Russian State Duma?
- A new bill in the Russian State Duma aims to restrict the access of "foreign agents" to income from intellectual property by requiring them to open special ruble accounts.
- According to Russian lawmakers, what is the rationale behind this new legislation?
- The bill was introduced to counter what lawmakers describe as a loophole exploited by those supporting the Ukrainian Armed Forces, as part of broader efforts to protect Russia's sovereignty.
- Briefly explain the history and evolution of the "foreign agent" legislation in Russia.
- Russia's "foreign agent" legislation, initially introduced in 2012, has expanded significantly over the years, with various categories and increasingly strict regulations.
- Under what circumstances can those designated as "foreign agents" access the funds in their special accounts?
- Funds in these special accounts can only be accessed after the "foreign agent" status is revoked, except for court-ordered payments for fines.
- What specific restrictions does the bill impose on those designated as "foreign agents" regarding their income?
- The bill mandates that those labeled "foreign agents" must open special ruble accounts within 15 days of the law's enactment to receive payments from intellectual activities.