Russian Parliament Expands 'Undesirable Organizations' Law to Target All Foreign Entities

New legislation allows for broader designation of foreign organizations as 'undesirable,' impacting a wide range of entities beyond NGOs.

The Russian State Duma has approved legislation to label any foreign organization as 'undesirable.'
The law previously targeted only foreign non-governmental organizations but now includes any foreign entity.
Organizations founded or participated in by foreign government bodies are specifically targeted.
The measure is part of a broader crackdown on entities perceived as threats to Russia.
The list of 'undesirable' organizations has grown significantly since Russia's 2022 military actions in Ukraine.