The Russian State Duma approved restrictions on relocates who evade…

The Russian State Duma approved restrictions on relocates who evade punishment, including draft bills introducing temporary limitations on those hiding outside Russia and avoiding the execution of sentences.

Consensus

The Russian Council of Federation approved a package of legislation introducing temporary restrictions on Russians who are evading punishment by living abroad.
The restrictions apply to individuals convicted of crimes or found guilty of administrative offenses related to national security, including violations of foreign agent laws, defamation of the military, calls for sanctions against Russia, and participation in undesirable organizations.
MVD must confirm that a person is outside Russia and evading punishment before restrictions can be applied.
The Ministry of Justice will decide on applying or lifting restrictions and maintain a public registry of affected individuals.
Restrictions include freezing bank accounts and property, blocking registration of real estate and vehicles, prohibiting self-employment and IP registration, denying electronic state services, restricting access to banking software, and banning credit agreements.
The laws were passed after being approved in the State Duma during second and third readings on July 22.

Points of divergence

Andrei Lugovoy stated that many relocations will experience 'panic and hysteria,' but it won't help them, emphasizing protection of state resources. — vesti
The law on asset seizure for relocations acting against national interests will take effect from September 1, 2026. — vm
The laws were developed due to increasing refusal of extradition by unfriendly states and the active involvement of fugitives in anti-Russian activities abroad; data shows 109 refusals in 2025 and 102 in 2024. — interfax
Political analyst Sergey Markelov stated that the state has no interest in preserving support for relocations and may seize assets through their close circle; financial expert Mikhail Belyaev said tax obligations remain even after leaving Russia, and income from Russia could be restricted. — ramio
The asset seizure law may apply to Alla Pugacheva and Maxim Galkin, who are listed as foreign agents and extremists. — ramio

Coverage (15 sources)

The Federation Council approved restrictions for 'relokants' evading punishment — Вести
Russian Federation Council approved restrictions for relocates evading punishment — Вечерняя Москва
The Federation Council approved a law on restrictions for those evading punishment abroad — Коммерсантъ
Laws approved against fugitive criminals and foreign agents — Вести
The Federation Council approved restrictions for convicted 'relocants' evading punishment — Интерфакс
State Duma adopted a law on restrictions for convicts hiding abroad — Коммерсантъ
State Duma has passed laws restricting relocation — Ведомости
State Duma adopted laws restricting criminals hiding abroad — Вечерняя Москва
Russian State Duma to consider measures against those hiding abroad — РИАМО
What restrictions and measures are there for relocates in Russia — Вечерняя Москва
The State Duma will consider restrictions for criminals evading punishment — Вести
State Duma to consider draft laws on restrictions for hiding relokants — Вечерняя Москва
State Duma Council sets July 22 for second reading of bills on introducing temporary restrictive measures against persons hiding abroad and evading punishment — Государственная Дума
Legislation restricting those hiding abroad from punishment to be considered Wednesday — Интерфакс
The State Duma will consider draft laws on measures for hidden relocants — Москва 24

The Russian State Duma approved restrictions on relocates who evade…

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