Russia has opened the door for foreign nationals from 47 countries, whose \u201cdestructive attitudes\u201d are seen to contradict Russian values, to seek asylum in the country. On Friday, Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin revealed a list of nations whose policies align with what Moscow describes as a \u201cneoliberal agenda\u201d that undermines traditional Russian values. The list includes countries such as the UK, the U.S., Japan, and Germany, among others, while notably excluding NATO members Slovakia, Hungary, and T\u00fcrkiye.<\/p>\n
President Vladimir Putin had earlier signed a decree in August, enabling nationals from these countries to apply for temporary residency in Russia without the usual immigration prerequisites. This move is reportedly aimed at providing an alternative for those who disagree with their own governments\u2019 political and ideological stance. The decree facilitates residency applications by waiving requirements like national quotas and knowledge of Russian history and language.<\/p>\n
According to Russian government sources, the decision stems from an initiative presented during a February symposium in Moscow. Italian student Irene Cecchini proposed simplifying the immigration process for individuals who share Russia\u2019s traditional and cultural values. Cecchini had argued that this approach could assist Russia in addressing its ongoing demographic challenges.<\/p>\n
RT Editor-in-Chief Margarita Simonyan supported the move, suggesting that Russia could offer a \u201csafe haven for normalcy\u201d amid what she called the \u201cwokeism catastrophe\u201d spreading across Western nations. Simonyan\u2019s remarks were made at the Fourth Eurasian Women\u2019s Forum in St. Petersburg, where she highlighted Russia\u2019s commitment to upholding spiritual and moral values.<\/p>\n
This latest measure follows earlier actions taken by Moscow to compile a blacklist of \u201cunfriendly\u201d governments in 2021, reflecting ongoing tensions between Russia and several Western states.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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