Russia strips rights of citizens abroad in sweeping new 'traitor' law

Russia's parliament has approved a sweeping new law targeting citizens abroad. Euronews reports the measures freeze bank accounts, seize property, and block consular services—including passport renewal—for Russians evading charges at home. Lawyers warn the law amounts to a de facto loss of citizenship, with political activists and journalists facing the greatest risk.

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