Duma Passes Bill Granting Putin Authority for Military Action Abroad

Russia's State Duma has passed a bill that grants President Putin the authority to use armed forces for military operations, specifically to protect Russians abroad. This legislative development has reportedly raised concerns in Europe.

13 May, 20:05 — 13 May, 20:05

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State Duma passes bill on president’s right to use armed forces to protect Russians abroad

Russia’s State Duma passed a bill on the “extraterritorial” use of Russian armed forces to protect Russian citizens abroad, the state-run Russian news agency TASS reported. The legislation cleared both its second and third readings.

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State Duma passes bill on president’s right to use armed forces to protect Russians abroad

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Duma Passes Bill Granting Putin Authority for Military Action Abroad

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State Duma passes bill on president’s right to use armed forces to protect Russians abroad

Η Ρωσία πέρασε νομοσχέδιο που δίνει στον Πούτιν πλήρη εξουσία για να αποφασίζει στρατιωτικές επιχειρήσεις -Ανησυχία στην Ευρώπη

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