The law on the “registry of exiles.” New restrictions for Russians who left: who will be denied a foreign passport and banned from online banking

The law on the “registry of exiles.” New restrictions for Russians who left: who will be denied a foreign passport and banned from online banking

State Duma deputies passed a new package of bills immediately in the second and third readings: it introduces “temporary restrictive measures” against some Russians who have left the country. Even after its passage in the first reading, it had already gained notoriety as a law on deprivation of citizenship and a registry of “enemies of the state.”

All of this sounds alarming, especially if you are in emigration or your loved ones live abroad. Who will the restrictions actually affect? And how can you prepare for the new risks? Read all about it in our new explainer.

If you understand that the law may affect you as well, consult a lawyer or human rights defenders. You can contact us on Telegram at @OvdInfoBot or by email at info@ovdinfo.org.

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