The Russian authorities have moved to amend the federal law known as the Consular Charter of the Russian Federation. A notice outlining these changes has appeared on the official website of the Cabinet, signaling a formal step in reworking consular rules.
The government’s decision indicates that the draft Federal Law on Amendments to the Federal Law on the Consular Charter should be approved and submitted to the State Duma in the prescribed manner. This reflects a deliberate legislative process aimed at updating consular provisions and aligning them with current administrative procedures.
Earlier, a bill was submitted to the State Duma proposing an expanded provision that would allow for an additional meeting between a woman who has been accused and a child under 14 years of age, or a man who is raising such a child alone. This measure would extend the opportunity for face-to-face contact in certain cases, subject to the relevant legal framework and safeguards.
In another development, the government commission gave the green light to provisions involving the confiscation of property within the scope of articles addressing fraud connected to the Russian Armed Forces. This initiative followed actions taken by the leadership of the State Duma’s factions as part of broader legislative efforts on financial crimes and military-related fraud. The aim appears to be to strengthen enforcement mechanisms and penalties in cases where unlawful gains or deception involve military institutions.
President Vladimir Putin briefly addressed the topic in a manner that drew public attention, making a remark about the perceived leadership structure of the state. The remark, though delivered in a lighter tone, touched on perceptions of governance and the roles of various state bodies in Russia’s political landscape.