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Russia Adds Ovsyannikova and Three Others to 'Foreign Agents' Registry

The Justice Ministry announced the designations on October 3 through official orders posted online.

Overview

  • The registry update lists Grigory Amnuel, Marina Ovsyannikova, M.S. Solenova, and the network project I NEWS.
  • The ministry’s notice was published on its website and the change was reported by RIA Novosti the same day.
  • Ovsyannikova is a former Channel One editor, Amnuel is a political scientist, and Solenova is a former Moscow municipal deputy.
  • Under Russia’s foreign‑agent rules, those designated face disclosure labels and periodic reporting requirements that can draw administrative scrutiny and fines.
  • Reports on October 3 did not include responses from the named parties or describe any additional enforcement steps.