Putin signs law banning foreigners with criminal records from obtaining Russian citizenship

World|politics|August 5, 2026 / 10:48 AM

AKIPRESS.COM - Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a law prohibiting foreign citizens and stateless persons with outstanding or unexpunged criminal records from obtaining Russian citizenship, as well as temporary residence permits and residence permits (VNZh)...

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