Coverage dated November 28, 2023

Russia Mulls Loyalty Law for Foreigners

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The new law would force foreigners entering the country to sign an agreement restricting what they can say about government policy and social values.

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New Hampshire Union Leader
Russia wants foreign visitors to sign ‘loyalty’ pledge to regime (opens New Hampshire Union Leader)
Published Nov 28, 2023
New Hampshire Union Leader's feed description
Russia wants foreigners entering the country to sign a “loyalty agreement” pledging not to challenge the Kremlin on issues like President Vladimir Putin’s war in Ukraine and a ban on
Al Jazeera
Russia to require foreigners to sign ‘loyalty agreement’ (opens Al Jazeera)
Published Nov 28, 2023
Al Jazeera's feed description
Visitors would be required to respect Russian values and laws that ensure the country’s national interest.
Wall Street Journal
Russia Mulls Loyalty Law for Foreigners (opens Wall Street Journal)
Published Nov 28, 2023
Wall Street Journal's feed description
The new law would force foreigners entering the country to sign an agreement restricting what they can say about government policy and social values.
The Guardian
Foreigners entering Russia could be forced to sign ‘loyalty pledge’ (opens The Guardian)
Published Nov 28, 2023
The Guardian's feed description
Interior minister plan would include prohibitions on criticism of the Russian state and foreign policy
Fox News
Russian government floats idea for mandatory 'loyalty agreement' for foreigners in Russia (opens Fox News)
Published Nov 28, 2023
Fox News's feed description
Russia's interior ministry has introduced a proposal for requiring foreign nationals to sign a "loyalty agreement" that would restrict their public speech.