Sovfed

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The Council of Federation (Sovfед) is the upper house of the Russian parliament, actively involved in legislative processes related to economic policy, family support, and budgetary measures. It has approved laws on mortgage holidays for families with young children and fuel market support, while also discussing reforms to divorce procedures and government spending efficiency. The body engages in debates on social issues such as youth policies, family stability, and the role of traditional values. Key figures like Speaker Valentina Matvienko have advocated for fiscal responsibility, reduced s…

Recent coverage

• Putin submits to the Federation Council a proposal on appointing Konovalov deputy chairman of the Constitutional Court — Интерфакс
• RBC: Russia's ambassador to the UK Kellin may become a senator after Kislyak's departure — Вести
• RBC: Russia's ambassador to the UK will join the Federation Council in place of former US ambassador — Вечерняя Москва
• Response to VU attacks on Wildberries logistics centers will be swift and harsh, says Karasin — ТАСС (Telegram)
• Senator Karasin reports on Russia's response to Ukrainian strikes on civilian objects — Вести
• The Federation Council proposed lowering the minimum threshold for preferential industrial loans — Вести
• Senator Sheikin Explains the Role of the Federation Council in the AI Regulation Law — Вести
• The Federation Council approved simplifying the removal of cultural heritage objects from state protection — Коммерсантъ
• Matvienko: Russia has no right to lag behind in AI development — Фонтанка
• The Federation Council approved the law on simplifying the removal of cultural heritage objects from state protection — Интерфакс
• The Federation of Russia ratified the agreement with Belarus on the precious metals market — Ведомости
• The Federation Council approved the law on fines for violating special regime at military facilities — Интерфакс
• The Federation of Russia approved a law on regulating artificial intelligence — Коммерсантъ
• The Federation Council approved the law on supporting 'Russian Post' — Коммерсантъ
• The Federation of Russia approved the law on legal regulation of artificial intelligence — Ведомости
• The Federation Council ratified the agreement between Russia and Kyrgyzstan on the status of Ministry of Internal Affairs representations — Интерфакс
• Vedomosti: Former head of Dagestan Melikov may become a senator — Коммерсантъ
• Senator Dzhabarov: Closing the sky over Ukraine will lead to escalation of the conflict — Вечерняя Москва
• The Federation Council sent 30 invitations to foreign observers for the Russian parliamentary elections — Вести
• The Council of the Church called for not using AI when drafting legislation and in court — Ведомости