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Russia tightens crackdown on overseas critics

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Latest: Vladimir Putin signs law restricting rights of Russians abroad

In late July 2026 the State Duma approved a bill—without opposition votes—creating a “Traitor law” that targets Russians living abroad who are deemed to evade punishment or criticize the regime. The legislation establish

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Hardliner pressure, economic crisis test Putin

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Latest: Boris Nadezhdin flees Russia after barred from parliament

By mid‑2026 Russia’s war‑driven economy was in deep recession. Vice‑premier Alexander Novak cut the 2026 GDP growth forecast to 0.4 % and warned that sanctions, soaring war costs and a modest oil‑price baseline were stra

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