New law for 'foreign agents' in Russia came into effect

The Australian government has warned that there may be anti-Western sentiment following the spy poisoning saga.

The Australian government has warned that there may be anti-Western sentiment following the spy poisoning saga. Source: AAP

On December 1, 2022, a new law on 'foreign agents' came into effect in Russia. According to the law, anyone 'under foreign influence can now be enlisted as a 'foreign agent'.


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