The State Duma of Russia has passed a controversial bill that severely restricts public protests for the first time in Russia since the Soviet era. The bill was approved in today's session of the State Duma with 336 votes in favor, 97 against, and 2 abstentions. With the passage of this bill, protests will be prohibited in front of the residences of the President, courts, prisons, railways, high-voltage power lines, and border areas of Russia. Representatives from all parties in Russia, except for the 'United Russia' party, which supports the Kremlin, opposed this bill. The 'United Russia' party holds two-thirds of the parliamentary majority, thus having sufficient support to pass any legislation. The severe restrictions on public protests will become legal and enforceable after being approved by the Federation Council of Russia and signed by Vladimir Putin, the President of the country.
Public Protests Banned in Russia
The Russian State Duma has passed a bill that bans public protests in various sensitive locations. The bill received overwhelming support from the ruling 'United Russia' party, while other parties opposed it. This legislation marks a significant tightening of public dissent in Russia.
👥 Key Players
📰 What Happened
The Russian State Duma passed a bill that bans public protests in sensitive areas, marking a significant restriction on public dissent. The bill received overwhelming support from the ruling United Russia party, while other parties opposed it.
- The bill prohibits protests near key locations such as the President's residence and courts.
- The United Russia party holds a two-thirds majority in the Duma, enabling them to pass legislation with minimal opposition.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Public protests in Russia have been increasingly restricted since the onset of the Ukraine conflict, reflecting a broader trend of authoritarianism. The bill's passage marks the first significant protest restrictions since the Soviet era.
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