The State Duma adopted amendments that allow for quicker initiation of criminal cases against "foreign agents," simplifying the process after a single administrative offense and permitting cases to be opened without prior administrative actions if there is a criminal record.

The State Duma adopted amendments that allow for quicker initiation of criminal cases against "foreign agents," simplifying the process after a single administrative offense and permitting cases to be opened without prior administrative actions if there is a criminal record.

@ovdinfolive 25 Sep 2025, 12:19

The State Duma has passed a law allowing criminal cases against "foreign agents" to be initiated after one fine instead of two, which will increase accountability for evasion of duties and protect citizens' interests and state security.

@meduzalive 25 Sep 2025, 11:30

The State Duma has adopted a bill that establishes criminal liability for foreign agents after a single administrative offense.

@varlamov_news 25 Sep 2025, 10:17