Putin Signs Law Expanding Restrictions on Russians Convicted While Living Abroad

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a law introducing broad restrictions on Russian citizens who remain outside the country while evading criminal or administrative penalties for a number of offenses. The legislation was published on Russia's official legal information portal after receiving parliamentary approval earlier this summer. The State Duma passed the bill in its second and third readings on July 22. Law Introduces Financial, Property, and Administrative Restrictions The legislation applies to individuals convicted of a range of offenses, including violations of regulations governing foreign agents, public calls to undermine Russia's territorial integrity, discrediting the Russian Armed Forces, advocating sanctions against Russia, or participating in organizations designated as undesirable.