Russian parliament gives first approval to NGO bill

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Russian parliament gives first approval to NGO bill

BBC – Russia’s parliament has given initial backing to a bill requiring non-governmental organisations engaging in political activity and receiving foreign funding to register as “foreign agents”. That phrase would have to be included in all the relevant NGOs’ materials. The Kremlin says the bill is needed to protect Russia from outside attempts to influence internal politics. But critics say the authorities are using the law to try to crush dissent. Read Article

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