Kremlin adds former Russian PM Mikhail Kasyanov to foreign agents' list
Former Russian prime minister Mikhail Kasyanov has been designated as a foreign agent by Russia's justice ministry.
The term "foreign agent" carries Soviet-era connotations and is used to undermine the credibility of individuals and organizations receiving foreign support.
The law requiring foreign agents to carry a disclaimer has been used extensively against opposition figures and independent news media. [ more ]
Georgian parliament passes foreign agents' bill amid scuffles
The bill in Georgia requires organizations receiving significant foreign funding to register as foreign agents, sparking political turmoil and mass protests. [ more ]