Russia’s law on “foreign agents” has been tightened again, allowing for criminal prosecution after only a single administrative fine. Previously, a criminal case could be preceded by two administrative infringements. This is far from the first and probably not the last change to the notorious law — the tail of this cat is being cut off piece by piece. The increasingly onerous requirements have led to the closure of many vital independent media organizations and NGOs, including Russia’s leading domestic violence support center, Nasiliu.net. “The 'foreign agent' law gradually deprived us of more than just resources,” said its founder, Anna Rivina. “First, we were banned from holding events.
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