Russia to require foreigners to sign ‘loyalty agreement’ Visitors would be required to respect Russian values and laws that ensure the country’s national interest. Al Jazeera · Nov 29, 2023
Russian lawmakers pass a bill outlawing gender-affirming procedures to protect 'traditional values' Russian lawmakers passed a toughened version of a bill on Friday that outlaws gender-affirming procedures, annuls marriages in which one person has “changed gender” and bars transgender people from becoming foster or adoptive parents The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2023
Russia launches first drone strike on Kyiv in 12 days Ukrainian officials say Russia has launched a drone attack on the capital Kyiv The Independent UK · Jul 2, 2023
Putin signs bill to rename Russia's WWII victory day Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a bill into law on Saturday to rename the "Day of the End of World War II" on Sept. 3 to the "Day of Victory over Militaristic Japan and the end of World War II." The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jun 26, 2023
Russia moves to legalise prisoners fighting in Ukraine war Amnesty to be legally offered to criminals and crime suspects who agree to serve in Russia’s war in Ukraine. Al Jazeera · Jun 21, 2023
Russian Duma votes to scrap Cold War armed forces deal The lower house of Russia's parliament has voted unanimously to formally pull out of a Cold War-era security deal more than eight years after Moscow halted its participation The Independent UK · May 16, 2023
Russian parliament votes to introduce life sentences for treason Russian lawmakers voted on Tuesday to introduce life sentences for those convicted of treason, part of a concerted drive since Moscow's invasion of Ukraine to step up punishment of dissenters and perceived traitors. Reuters · Apr 18, 2023