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New law restricting foreign ownership on media outlets to only 20% has taken effect on the beginning of this year. The 20-percent-share rule compelled companies to sell their assets and leave the country.

New Russian law allows Federal Security Service (FSB) agents to open fire on crowds, even if there are women and children.

President Vladimir Putin has signed a law allowing Russia's Constitutional Court to decide whether or not to implement rulings of international human rights courts.