Russia Proposes Loyalty Pact Barring Foreigners From Opposing Government
• Russian government proposing "loyalty agreement" for foreigners, restricting criticism of Russia & its policies • Would prohibit opposing government, criticizing communist history, subverting "traditional values" • Attributed to Russian Interior Ministry, draft to be sent to parliament soon • Latest in crackdowns on anti-Russian behavior since 2022 invasion of Ukraine • 75 Iranian drones launched at Kyiv, Ukraine, with at least 70 shot down, injuring 5 civilians