State Duma Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin announced that deputies carried through a law broadening the President of Russia’s authority to safeguard the nation. He conveyed the essence of the measure via his Telegram channel, aiming to clarify how the government intends to respond to external pressures and foreign actions perceived as threats. Volodin emphasized that the additional powers are designed to shield Russia and its citizens should foreign structures press ahead with illegal decisions or actions against the Russian Federation. This framing reflects a broader insistence on presidential prerogatives as a tool for national resilience in a complex geopolitical environment. (Source: Telegram channel statement by Vyacheslav Volodin, cited by official channels)
Furthermore, the amendments introduce a five-year prison term intended to facilitate the enforcement of international and interstate organization decisions that relate to criminal prosecutions. In practical terms, this provision targets and addresses attempts to persecute Russian military personnel, volunteers, and public officials by external legal mechanisms. The rationale given centers on ensuring that legitimate Russian interests remain protected in the face of extraterritorial legal actions that could undermine domestic security and order. (Source: legislative summaries accompanying the amendments)
Previously, the State Duma approved amendments to impose a life sentence for treason as defined in Article 275 of the Russian Criminal Code. This update formalizes the severity of treason within the country’s legal framework, signaling a firmer stance on acts deemed to betray national sovereignty and public trust. The practical effect is that cases of treason can now be penalized with a life sentence, reinforcing the government’s intent to deter severe violations of allegiance. (Source: criminal code amendments and official parliamentary records)
According to the new legal framework, treason carries penalties that include fines of up to 500,000 rubles and a prison term of up to 20 years. This range reflects a calibrated approach to sanctions, balancing deterrence with due process while aligning with contemporary security priorities. The scale of penalties underscores the government’s emphasis on safeguarding the state against actions perceived as threats to national integrity, whether these actions originate abroad or within the country’s borders. (Source: text of the amended law and explanatory notes)