Russian parliament to debate NGO 'foreign agent' bill

Russia's leaders say the bill is necessary to protect the country from outside influence

Russia's parliament is set to debate a bill requiring non-governmental organisations engaging in political activity and receiving funding from abroad to register as "foreign agents".

That phrase would have to be included in all the relevant NGOs' online and printed materials.

The Kremlin says the bill is needed to protect Russia from outside attempts to influence internal politics.

But critics say the authorities are using the law to try to crush dissent.

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