Russia bans 'undesirable' international organisations ahead of 2016 elections

[Zippyjuan]

http://www.theguardian.com/world/201...2016-elections

Human rights groups fear law, which could cover businesses as well as NGOs, is being adopted early to quash opposition to Kremlin

Russia’s parliament has passed a law banning “undesirable” international organisations, raising fears of a further crackdown on voices critical of the Kremlin.

According to the legislation, the prosecutor general and foreign ministry can register as undesirable any “foreign or international organisation that presents a threat to the defensive capabilities or security of the state, to the public order, or to the health of the population”.

Blacklisted groups will be forbidden from operating branches or distributing information in Russia and banks will have to notify the prosecutor general and justice ministry of any financial transfers involving them. Although the language of the threat posed was vague, the bill’s authors suggested that international NGOs often work in the interests of foreign intelligence agencies.

More at link.

[RJB]

We should immediately invade Luxembourg.

[Ronin Truth]

Darn, I wish we could do that.

[r3volution 3.0]

the bill’s authors suggested that international NGOs often work in the interests of foreign intelligence agencies.

You don't say...

US and European NGOs are most definitely attempting to subvert the Putin regime, as they have subverted so many others around the world.

The National Endowment Democracy et al are not-so-subtle extensions of the US State Dept.

It's an important element in US soft power.

As the article suggests, Putin probably will use this law to crack down on genuine domestic dissent as well, but that doesn't mean he's wrong about foreign influence.

Lokshina said. “I think the law is aimed at suffocating Russian civil society, cutting them off from their international partners, leaving them in limbo.”

An interesting statement - Why does "Russian" civil society requires foreign funding?

Hmm...

[Zippyjuan]

Russia also tries to manipulate European elections so it works both ways.

[RJB]

We should immediately invade Mozambique

[r3volution 3.0]

Russia also tries to manipulate European elections so it works both ways.

Everyone's playing the same game, but the US and allies are playing it at a much higher level, simply because they have more money to play with.

The danger of Russia engineering a color revolution in the US - 0.00%

The danger of the US engineering a color revolution in Russia is considerable. If I were Putin, I'd be worried too.

[Danke]

http://www.theguardian.com/world/201...2016-elections



More at link.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=IhnUgAaea4M

[Danke]

We should immediately invade Luxembourg.

We should immediately invade Mozambique

Pretty short list. Zippy, more to add?

[r3volution 3.0]

...more to add?

How about Iran.

Just look at how they put their country in the middle of all our bases!