Russia considers overseas passport issuance following Ombudsman appeal

The Russian Foreign Ministry has acknowledged receiving a formal appeal from the Russian Ombudsman, Tatiana Moskalkova, requesting the issuance of Russian passports to citizens living overseas. This development, reported by DEA News, places the issue at the center of a coordinated, cross-departmental effort that spans multiple government agencies. The ministry noted that the matter is being handled through a collaborative process designed to align foreign mission procedures with domestic policy goals and to ensure a consistent approach to passport issuance for Russians abroad. This is not a routine, single-agency action but a coordinated response that involves diplomatic representations and consular networks in various countries, reflecting the broader administration of citizen services on an international scale.