The latest approach to counter extremism outlines a plan to assemble a comprehensive database of individuals who left the country to join extremist organizations. A draft presidential decree published on the draft regulation portal outlines this initiative and its intended scope. The document signals that the program will extend beyond border security and touch on education, migration, and national safety by tracking and recording such travel to extremist networks.
According to the draft, the mechanism will also include people who depart Russia to pursue studies at foreign centers located in unfriendly countries. This expansion of the scope acknowledges that travel for education and training can intersect with concerns about ideological influence and the potential transfer of radical beliefs, and it emphasizes a cautious, data-driven approach to monitoring such movements.
Another critical element of the strategy centers on pinpointing and curbing the sources that fund extremist and terrorist activities. The plan calls for tighter oversight of financial channels, enhanced scrutiny of transactions, and stronger cooperation among agencies to disrupt money flows that support harmful organizations and plots.
The draft decree places particular emphasis on countering the spread of radical nationalism and neo-Nazism within the context of the ongoing military operation, the designation of new territories, and changes in national borders. It frames a broad program of organizational and legal tasks that span legislative work, law enforcement coordination, and nearly every facet of state policy, including national governance, migration, youth engagement, culture, and information dissemination.
On July 16, the government submitted a bill to the State Duma to widen the grounds for including individuals and organizations in the registry of those involved in terrorism or extremist activity. The measure aims to broaden the criteria used to flag and document entities tied to extremist acts, ensuring that the registry reflects evolving threats and maintains a robust mechanism for accountability.
Earlier, the State Duma was informed about attempts by foreign agents and extremist groups to interfere with political processes within Russia. The discussions highlighted concerns about external influence and the need for measures that safeguard elections and public institutions from manipulation, including enhanced transparency, monitoring, and enforcement actions against covert operations aimed at destabilizing the political landscape.