The Russian parliament’s lower chamber, the State Duma, on May 6 approved in the second and third readings a bill that would ban individuals added to the controversial "foreign agents'" list from taking part in federal, regional, and local elections. The bill was proposed by a group of lawmakers after several opposition politicians who were labeled "foreign agents" announced their plans to register for municipal elections in Moscow scheduled for September. Russia has used its so-called "foreign agent" laws for the past decade to label and punish critics of government policies. To read the original story by Current Time, click here.
Russian Lawmakers OK Bill Banning 'Foreign Agents' From Elections
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