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Russia Targets "Foreign Agents" and Critics with New Financial Restrictions
Russia proposes a bill to restrict the income of those labeled "foreign agents" and those who left the country and criticize it, targeting their assets and intellectual property.
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State Duma
Vyacheslav Volodin
- How is the term "foreign agent" defined in Russia?
- The definition of a "foreign agent" in Russia is broad and vaguely defined, allowing authorities to label individuals under the designation even without direct foreign funding.
- What types of individuals are targeted by this legislation?
- The legislation is intended to target individuals deemed to be acting against Russia's interests, encompassing those labeled as "foreign agents" and those who have left the country and express negative views.
- What is the main goal of the proposed legislation in Russia?
- The proposed bill aims to prevent individuals labeled as "foreign agents" or those who have left Russia and speak negatively about it from profiting from their assets or intellectual property within the country.
- Who announced the proposed bill, and what was their rationale?
- Vyacheslav Volodin, the chairman of the State Duma, announced the initiative, stating that those who harm Russia and insult its citizens shouldn't profit from it.
- What specific financial restrictions are proposed for those designated as "foreign agents"?
- The bill mandates that any income generated from intellectual property or brands by those designated as "foreign agents" be deposited into a special ruble account, prohibiting alternative payment methods.