Russia: New Restrictions for ‘Foreign Agents’
Foreign Influence Would Now Suffice for Toxic Designation
![On the night before the infamous “foreign agents” law came into force back in 2012, unknown individuals sprayed graffiti reading, “Foreign Agent! ♥ USA” on the buildings hosting the offices of three prominent NGOs in Moscow, including Memorial.](/sites/default/files/styles/square/public/media_2021/11/202111ECA_russia_memorial.jpg?h=7080a591&itok=8ZCUUf_m)
Foreign Influence Would Now Suffice for Toxic Designation
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Strengthen the International Criminal Court Budget
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