UK unveils new rules to monitor those working for Russian govt

London (AFP) April 1, 2025 The UK government said Tuesday that anyone working in Britain for the Russian state will have to register on a new list launching in July or face jail. Security minister Dan Jarvis told parliament that Russia would be subject to the most stringent restrictions of the Foreign Influence Registration Scheme (Firs). It becomes the second country after Iran to be added to the so-called enhanc

Apr 2, 2025 - 02:09
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UK unveils new rules to monitor those working for Russian govt
London (AFP) April 1, 2025
The UK government said Tuesday that anyone working in Britain for the Russian state will have to register on a new list launching in July or face jail. Security minister Dan Jarvis told parliament that Russia would be subject to the most stringent restrictions of the Foreign Influence Registration Scheme (Firs). It becomes the second country after Iran to be added to the so-called enhanc