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US Defense Bill Sanctions Nord Stream 2; Foreign Agent Bill Passes 1st Reading

RUSSIA

LOCAL NEWS

  • US Defense Bill passes through the House of Reps Containing sanctions on the Nord Stream 2 project as expected.
  • Construction will not halt, however, in line with recent comments - TASS
  • Russian 'Foreign Agents' Bill passes first draft reading yesterday, despite UN appeals from NGOs & opposition parties claiming the bill will hinder activity and reduce freedoms.
  • Proposed bill sees anyone receiving material/monetary support from abroad as a 'foreign agent'.
  • Bill must pass three readings by the Duma, upper house council vote and be signed by Putin - Moscow Times
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