In July, the Federal Security Service (FSB) published a draft order outlining what kinds of information could be used to “threaten the security of the Russian Federation.” This document is also meant to explain in which circumstances Russian citizens and foreign nationals are expected to self-report to the Justice Ministry and register as “foreign agents.” Failure to comply with these rules risks felony charges. Meduza breaks down what’s required here and what’s at stake for potential “foreign agents.”
Meduza: A new kind of ‘foreign agent’ in Russia
A view of the Federal Security Service (FSB) headquarters in downtown Moscow on Dec. 21, 2020.
