Lawmakers in Russia’s national parliament have waved through a bill that would ban people “involved in the activities” of organizations recognized as either extremist and terrorist from being elected to any government position.
Once signed by President Vladimir Putin, the prohibition will not only apply to those who lead the groups, but to individuals who have offered them any form of assistance or support. People deemed to be the heads of such organizations will be banned for five years, with less-senior figures being blocked from running for office for three years.
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