Extraterritorial Protection of #Russian Citizens The Government Commission on Legislative Activity approved a document granting Russian authorities the right to protect Russian citizens if they are arrested or subject to criminal or other prosecu...
...tion based on decisions of foreign or international courts without Russia's participation. This proposal was put forward by the Russian Ministry of Defense. Furthermore, according to the legislative initiative proposed by the military department, Russian Army units may be deployed to protect Russian citizens abroad. These powers will be exercised by presidential decision. The draft law will be considered by the State Duma. /
...tion based on decisions of foreign or international courts without Russia's participation. This proposal was put forward by the Russian Ministry of Defense. Furthermore, according to the legislative initiative proposed by the military department, Russian Army units may be deployed to protect Russian citizens abroad. These powers will be exercised by presidential decision. The draft law will be considered by the State Duma. /