In view of the acute tensions with the West, Russia is now examining the possibility of terminating the Russian-Norwegian maritime border agreement. The trigger is the Kingdom’s refusal to allow supplies from Russia to Svalbard. On Tuesday, Duma deputy Mikhail Matveyev addressed the tense relationship between Moscow and Oslo at the session of the Russian […]
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State Duma discusses formation of new G8 — RT EN
The rupture of economic relations by Washington and its allies has led to the creation of new centers of growth in the world, said Duma Chairman Volodin. He pointed out that sanctions against Russia had hit Western economies. An analysis by Nataliya Sergiyevskaya and Anastasiya Belousova The rupture of existing economic ties by Washington and […]
Russian State Duma decides to withdraw from European Court of Human Rights — RT EN
The judgments of the European Court of Human Rights no longer have to be implemented in Russia. The Russian State Duma adopted a corresponding bill on Tuesday. According to a draft law approved by the Russian State Duma on Tuesday, Russia will no longer have to comply with the judgments of the European Court of […]
Duma and Federation Council lift age limit for military personnel — RT EN
The State Duma passed a law abolishing the age limit for temporary soldiers, and the Federation Council approved it. Now Russians over the age of 40 and foreigners over the age of 30 can sign their first contract, provided they have not yet reached retirement age. State Duma deputies passed three readings of a law […]
Duma speaker Volodin names those responsible for global crisis — RT DE
The head of the Russian State Duma has posted a list of “unfriendly states” on social media, ranked by the number of anti-Russian sanctions imposed. According to the politician, these countries are responsible for the global energy crisis. Vyacheslav Volodin, the speaker of the Russian parliament, has posted on social media a list of the […]
Duma leader calls for Ukrainian government to be classified as a terrorist organization — RT EN
Apr 26, 2022 10:50 p.m The head of Russia’s lower house, Vyacheslav Volodin, accused Kyiv of resorting to terrorist attacks against civilians in its fight against Russia. In contrast, the behavior of the Russian army is characterized by humanitarian concern. The head of Russia’s lower house, the State Duma, Vyacheslav Volodin has called for the […]
State Duma discusses drafting new law on foreign agents — RT EN
21 Apr 2022 21:51 The preparation of a new federal law on foreign agents is scheduled to be discussed Thursday in the State Duma Committee investigating interference of foreign states in Russia’s internal affairs. This was reported by the newspaper RBC. At a session on April 21, the State Duma Committee investigating foreign interference in […]
Russian State Duma approves bill on fake news about actions of Russian armed forces — RT EN
4 mar 2022 1:04 p.m On Friday, the State Duma approved a bill to punish false reports about the actions of the Russian armed forces. Anyone who calls for sanctions against Russia will also be punished. There is a risk of up to 15 years imprisonment. Against the background of the war in Ukraine, the […]
DW staff denied access to State Duma — RT DE
4 Feb 2022 12:41 pm On the instructions of the State Duma chairman, Deutsche Welle employees are now denied access to the Russian parliament. They are also denied or withdrawn accreditation for all State Duma events. The press service of the State Duma shared on Thursday Withthat journalists from Deutsche Welle are now banned from […]