Russia expands visa-free entry for Georgian citizens
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Russia expands visa-free entry for Georgian citizens

Russian President Vladimir Putin issued a presidential decree on Oct. 10 expanding visa-free entry for Georgian citizens who are working or studying in Russia, as Moscow continues to cozy relations with Tbilisi amid concerns over the country's democratic backsliding. The decree expands visa-free entry for Georgian citizens who are working or studying in the country […]
Slovak president denies all requests from citizens wanting to fight
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Slovak president denies all requests from citizens wanting to fight in Ukraine

Slovak President Peter Pellegrini recently rejected all four requests from Slovak citizens wishing to join Ukraine's armed forces, Slovak media source TASR reported on Nov. 3. Pellegrini emphasized that unauthorized foreign military service constitutes a crime subject to prosecution in Slovakia. This decision also reflects his alignment with Prime Minister Robert Fico’s stance against military […]
Putin signs law prohibiting adoption of Russian children by citizens
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Putin signs law prohibiting adoption of Russian children by citizens of countries that permit gender transition

Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a law banning the adoption of Russian children by citizens of countries where gender transitioning is legal, the Russian government’s legal information website published on Nov. 23. The law targeted at least 15 countries, including several in Europe, as well as Australia, Argentina, and Canada. Additional legislation approved on the […]
Russian FM spokesperson asked not to comment on ballistic missile
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Russia advises its citizens to avoid travel to US, Western nations

Russia warned its citizens on Dec. 11 to avoid travel to the U.S, Canada, and most European Union nations, due to "increasing confrontation" with the U.S., Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said at a news briefing. The announcement reflects further deterioration of relations between Russia and the West, which have broken down drastically since […]