How Russian dissidents are being punished by both Russia and Europe
- Earlier this month, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed into law new legislation that targets Russians living abroad who oppose his regime.
- The law restricts the provision of consular services to Russian citizens who have been sentenced in absentia in political cases.
- This means that those convicted of a number of offences – including violating the “foreign agent law” or “discrediting” the Russian army – will not be able to renew their Russian passports and receive other essential consular services.
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- Earlier this month, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed into law new legislation that targets Russians living abroad who oppose his regime.
- The law restricts the provision of consular services to Russian citizens who have been sentenced in absentia in political cases.
- This means that those convicted of a number of offences – including violating the “foreign agent law” or “discrediting” the Russian army – will not be able to renew their Russian passports and receive other essential consular services.
Sources: Al Jazeera