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Wanna move to Moscow? ‘Golden passport’ proposal means foreigners buying property or investing in Russia could soon earn residency

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A Russian government committee has approved proposals that would simplify the process of obtaining a residency permit for foreigners who buy real estate or put at least ten million rubles ($130,000) into the country’s economy. … Read More >Wanna move to Moscow? ‘Golden passport’ proposal means foreigners buying property or investing in Russia could soon earn residency

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Putin’s Ukrainian Judo

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A terrible war is about to erupt on Russia’s border with the Ukraine—or not—but there is some likelihood of a significant number of people getting killed before project Ukraine is finally over. Given that around 13 thousand people have been killed over the past seven years—the civil war in the Donbass region of eastern Ukraine has gone on for that long!—this is no laughing matter. … Read More >Putin’s Ukrainian Judo

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Ukrainians to be forced to sell property in Crimea as new Russian law forbids all foreigners from owning land on country’s border

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After a decree signed by Russian President Vladimir Putin last year, foreigners are now banned from owning land in most areas of Crimea. Kiev has called the move “legally null and void,” promising to return plots in the future. … Read More >Ukrainians to be forced to sell property in Crimea as new Russian law forbids all foreigners from owning land on country’s border

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Eight years after dramatic arrival to Moscow, ex-US intelligence contractor Edward Snowden ready to apply for Russian citizenship

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Eight years after moving to Moscow to escape charges of treason for leaking information about secret American surveillance operations, former US intelligence consultant Edward Snowden is ready to apply to become a Russian citizen. … Read More >Eight years after dramatic arrival to Moscow, ex-US intelligence contractor Edward Snowden ready to apply for Russian citizenship

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American supporters of Donald Trump expressing growing interest in obtaining Russian passports – Foreign Ministry

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Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova has revealed that followers of US President Donald Trump are showing increased interest in acquiring Russian citizenship following Joe Biden’s November election victory. … Read More >American supporters of Donald Trump expressing growing interest in obtaining Russian passports – Foreign Ministry

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American man wanted for murder back home asks Putin for Russian citizenship, claiming political persecution by US authorities

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An American man who moved to Russia after allegedly murdering his girlfriend has appealed to President Vladimir Putin for citizenship, asking him for protection against “the arbitrariness of US authorities.” … Read More >American man wanted for murder back home asks Putin for Russian citizenship, claiming political persecution by US authorities

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Russia to offer ‘golden visas’ to foreigners looking to take advantage of low tax rates, if they invest at least $130k in country

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Russia’s Economic Development Ministry has proposed a ‘golden visa’-style program for issuing residence permits to foreigners in exchange for investment in the economy, similar to existing schemes in the EU and the Caribbean. … Read More >Russia to offer ‘golden visas’ to foreigners looking to take advantage of low tax rates, if they invest at least $130k in country