The Ministry of Justice of the Russian Federation has expanded the registry of foreign agents to include Team Against Torture and Moscow Times. A formal notice announcing this update was published on the ministry’s official site, making the addition part of the public record regarding entities labeled as foreign agents. The move reflects ongoing efforts by Russian authorities to monitor and regulate organizations operating within the country that receive foreign funding or influence, a policy framework that has persisted through recent years and continues to shape media, civil society, and political discourse. Source: Ministry of Justice.
The list now encompasses a range of individuals and organizations connected to media, political analysis, and social services. Among those recognized as foreign agents is a prominent editor-in-chief connected with Verified magazine, as well as a political scientist known for public commentary and research on current affairs. Also noted are a coordinator involved in social outreach initiatives and charitable efforts, a well-known actress associated with a Moscow-based publication, and a VPN service provider that operates with an international footprint. The registry includes a number of entities linked to advocacy, media production, and humanitarian activities, signaling the broad scope of the foreign agents designation in the contemporary Russian regulatory environment. These connections illustrate how the designation can intersect with journalism, publishing, non-governmental activities, and digital privacy services. Source: Ministry of Justice.
The Ministry of Justice has also added a range of other actors to the foreign agents roster in previous actions. A well-known cultural figure with a longstanding public profile was previously listed, underscoring the ongoing nature of the registry and the increasing reach of the policy into diverse sectors of public life. The expansion of the roster reflects ongoing government administration and oversight practices that aim to formalize foreign influence as defined by Russian law. Source: Ministry of Justice.