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Respect for human rights in Russia has been in decline for some time now, a trend that accelerated when President Vladimir Putin began his third term in office in 2012. New laws have created nearly impossible conditions for groups that work to advance democracy and human rights. These repressive laws also make it more difficult for human rights groups to receive international support, while an increasingly strained economic situation at home puts pressure on all.

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Call on MEPs to Support Sanctions Against Those Responsible in Navalny Case

  • Russia, Statements
  • 20 January 2021

On 21 January, the European Parliament will decide on a resolution on sanctions against people respo…

Russia: Duma Adopts Amendments to ‘Foreign Agents’ Law – Civil Society Under Greater Threat

  • Russia, Statements
  • 23 December 2020

Today the Russian State Duma passed most of the amendments submitted to its 2012 ‘foreign agents’ le…

Maxim Krupsky on Russia’s New Amendments to ‘Foreign Agents’ Legislation

  • News, Russia
  • 8 December 2020

The Russian State Duma will consider proposed amendments to the 2012 Foreign Agents law on 15 Decemb…

Russia: Amendments to ‘Foreign Agents’ Law – A Death Sentence for Civil Society

  • Russia, Statements
  • 7 December 2020

Civil Rights Defenders expresses grave concern over proposed package of draft laws to Russian legisl…

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