Russia further tightens restrictions on ‘foreign agent’ nonprofits: labelled groups must send annual reports to Justice Ministry

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Russia has further tightened its law regarding organizations deemed to be ‘foreign agents,’ this time hugely increasing the annual reporting requirements for nonprofits that have been designated by the Ministry of Justice.

The new rules, which came into force on Monday but were passed earlier this year, mean that targeted organizations must report yearly to Moscow on their work and finances, as well as events held. They are also now banned from being based in residential premises. As well as detailing all monies received, the nonprofits must also describe the exact sources of their funding and note planned expenditures.

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