Alexei Zhuravlev, a Russian State Duma parliamentarian, stated that exterminating up to half of Ukraine's population would be acceptable to eradicate what he called 'Nazism,' according to Kyiv Post.

Russia's lower house of parliament, the State Duma, has passed legislation governing the development of artificial intelligence in the country, which includes a requirement for 'respect for traditional Russian values.'

State Duma Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin announced plans for a new bill that would add 'disobeying a border guard' to Russia's list of deportable offenses, aiming to expand the grounds for migrant deportation.

For the first time since 2007, Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov has been omitted from the United Russia party's list of State Duma candidates representing Chechnya, a significant change in the republic's political landscape.

A member of Russia's State Duma accused Finland of transforming into 'a second Ukraine,' warning that Moscow possesses the military power to destroy half of the country.

Russian authorities are reportedly discussing a new wave of mobilization to bolster military ranks fighting in Ukraine, with plans potentially set for after the State Duma elections in September.

Nina Ostanina, chair of Russia's State Duma committee on family protection, has stated that a domestic violence law could discourage men from getting married.

Vyacheslav Markhayev, a State Duma deputy from Russia’s Communist Party, has issued a warning that Russia is on the brink of a 'social explosion' and demanded a clear plan to end the war, holding the entrenched leadership responsible.

Russia's Communist Party (KPRF) will not field former deputy Valery Rashkin as a candidate in the upcoming State Duma elections, blocking his return after he lost his seat in 2022 over illegal moose hunting.

Andrei Makarov, chairman of the State Duma’s budget and tax committee, controversially used the word 'war' and called the conduct of Russia's security forces lawless during a Sberbank business breakfast held as part of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum.

Russia's State Duma has passed a bill in its first reading that would criminalize illegal cryptocurrency mining, introducing potential fines or up to five years in prison.

Russia's State Duma has passed a law allowing certain financial institutions to operate anti-drone defense systems after attacks on its territory.

A committee of Russia's State Duma has recommended advancing a bill that would hold Russian citizens liable for "committing offenses against Russia's interests abroad," moving it to a second reading.

Dagestan's Supreme Court has sentenced former State Duma deputy Magomed Gadzhiyev in absentia to life in a maximum-security prison for organizing a double murder and extortion.

Russia's State Duma has passed a bill that grants President Putin the authority to use armed forces for military operations, specifically to protect Russians abroad. This legislative development has reportedly raised concerns in Europe.

Anti-war politician Boris Nadezhdin has indicated his intention to run for the State Duma, planning to campaign on a platform advocating for a "return to normal life" in Russia.

Russia's government has approved and submitted a bill to the State Duma establishing a maximum 10-year statute of limitations for privatization cases, with exceptions for anti-corruption and 'extremism' grounds.

A delegation of Russian State Duma deputies arrived in the United States for a two-day visit to New York and Washington, D.C., marking a diplomatic engagement.

Russia's State Duma has passed a law that criminalizes the denial of what authorities describe as the 'genocide of the Soviet people' during World War II.

Russia's State Duma has passed a new bill that broadly criminalizes the denial of a 'genocide of Soviet citizens' during World War II, making it a new offense.

State Duma member Andrei Svintsov has been expelled from the LDPR party, following recent headlines regarding internet restrictions in Russia.

Gennady Zyuganov, a Russian Communist leader, warned in the State Duma that Russia could become the next target for US actions after Iran, fearing the country could be 'torn apart worse than Yugoslavia, Iraq and Libya combined'.

The Kremlin has reportedly changed its mind about allocating State Duma seats to participants in the war against Ukraine, according to sources within regional and federal authorities.

In preparation for the elections to the State Duma of the Russian Federation, the invaders are constantly trying to increase the number of people in the “LPR” who have the right to elect federal deputies.

The Russian State Duma has passed a law aimed at protecting foreign nationals serving in its military from extradition to their home countries, a move seen as a further incentive to attract mercenaries.

With Russia's State Duma elections set for September 2026, the Kremlin's internal policy team is pressuring state and pro-government media to boost coverage of the ruling party's social initiatives.

The Russian State Duma has tightened regulations for migrant workers and their dependent children, requiring foreign workers to prove sufficient income for support.

Russia's State Duma Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin issued a warning to lawmakers, urging them not to use the ongoing fuel crisis as a campaign issue. Volodin asserted that the country would overcome "problems at gas stations" through national unity.

Ramzan Kadyrov, the leader of Chechnya, is notably absent from the United Russia party's candidate list for the State Duma elections, marking the first time in nearly two decades that he does not appear, sparking speculation about his political future.

According to Ukrainian Commander-in-Chief Syrskyi, Russia considers a new wave of mobilization as a last resort, potentially to be implemented after the State Duma elections.

Following Apple's refusal to host VK company applications, Russia's State Duma has initiated proposals to create an independent internet network for the country, according to The Moscow Times.

Sources indicate that Russian authorities are considering a new wave of mobilization after the State Duma elections, as fewer citizens are willing to sign military contracts.

A Russian State Duma deputy, Viktor Vodolatsky, has proposed that Russian children should be prepared for a potential war with NATO and the EU starting from the fifth grade.

Russia's State Duma has amended the Budget Code, granting the government authority to surpass federal spending caps and borrow beyond previously approved budget limits.

Russia's State Duma has passed legislation to fine website owners who permit users to log in using foreign services like Google and Apple, three years after banning Gmail-based account registration.

United Russia's primary elections for the State Duma vote concluded with the ruling party missing its 10% voter turnout target, and many featured "war veterans" identified as already seasoned politicians rather than ordinary soldiers.

Russia has passed a law allowing its Central Bank and other financial institutions to operate their own defense systems and arm personnel to repel drone attacks, according to a document published by the State Duma.

Russia's State Duma has passed on first reading two government bills that would significantly increase fees for migrants, including a 12-fold rise in the cost of obtaining Russian citizenship, from 4,200 to 50,000 rubles.

Chairman of the State Duma of the Russian Federation Vyacheslav Volodin, on May 21, for the first time after the Armenia-EU summit, spoke about the Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan, immediately accusing the latter of 'dishonesty'...

Russia's Supreme Court has submitted a bill to the State Duma that would decrease prison sentences for acquiring and storing large quantities of drugs without intent to distribute.

Russia's Central Election Commission voted on May 14 to appoint former Bryansk Region Governor Alexander Bogomaz to a vacant State Duma seat, registering him as a deputy the day after his resignation as governor.

A group of State Duma deputies in Russia has introduced legislation that would prevent students from enrolling in master’s programs in fields unrelated to their undergraduate major or prior work experience.

A Russian delegation, attending the opening of a memorial complex in Pyongyang, saw the State Duma Speaker thank North Korea's Kim for the 'Liberation of Kursk,' a statement that appears to be a geographical or historical inaccuracy.

Russia’s Investigative Committee has launched a review of books by children’s author Grigory Oster following a complaint from a State Duma deputy who criticized his works.

Nina Ostanina, chair of the State Duma Committee for Family Protection, Parenthood, and Childhood, stated that single women in Russia should be prohibited from using artificial fertilization and should instead have children with men returning from the front.

The State Duma has passed legislation that would exempt the food industry from VAT, aiming to ease the wartime tax burden and effectively roll back part of a recent government tax reform.

A group of sanctioned Russian State Duma deputies met with members of the US Congress and received a private tour, during which they filmed and took selfies.

A group of sanctioned State Duma deputies, led by Volodin, is reportedly preparing to travel to the United States for meetings with members of Congress.

The Russian State Duma has adopted a bill introducing criminal liability for denying or approving the 'genocide of the Soviet people' during the Great Patriotic War (WWII), with penalties including years in prison.

A Russian State Duma deputy, Andrei Svintsov, stated that the introduction of internet "whitelists" aims to improve user comfort and safety.

The Russian State Duma is set to debate a draft law that would authorize the deployment of troops abroad to protect Russian citizens, according to an official source cited by Interfax. This move is being prepared by the governmental commission.

Russian State Duma lawmakers are demanding clarification regarding an alleged ban on advertising on the Telegram messaging app, with the Federal Anti-Monopoly Service warning of legal penalties for advertisers and distributors.

The Russian State Duma has passed a law prohibiting the extradition of foreigners suspected of criminal offenses if they participated in the so-called 'special military operation' in Ukraine.

Russia's State Duma has passed a bill that would make it illegal for authorities to extradite foreigners who have signed military contracts and served in combat, protecting them from prosecution in their home countries.

Ahead of the State Duma elections, the Kremlin is reportedly increasing pressure on Communist Party members in regions like Altai, a move experts suggest is a deliberate strategy.

Russian State Duma deputy Alexei Zhuravlev caused a scandal by swearing at an interviewer and leaving a broadcast after being asked why he was not participating in the 'special military operation' in Ukraine.

A bill introduced in the State Duma proposes sending conscripts to serve in military units of Russia’s Federal Fire Service, which is part of the Emergency Situations Ministry.

Nina Ostanina, chair of the State Duma’s family protection committee, has accused the Russian government of hiding the true extent of the country's fuel crisis, warning it could lead to officials losing their seats in September elections.

Ukrainian General Syrskyi stated that Russia views a new mobilization as an extreme measure that could be implemented after the State Duma elections in September.

The Russian State Duma has passed legislation that will delay VAT tax increases for small businesses, stipulating that they will only pay the national value-added tax if their revenue exceeds $260,000.

Sources close to the Russian presidential administration indicate that security services, including the FSB and National Guard leadership, are urging President Vladimir Putin to delay upcoming State Duma elections.

The Russian State Duma swiftly adopted amendments to the Budget Code proposed by the country's government, passing them through three readings in an expedited manner.

Russia's State Duma has approved a bill that significantly increases fees for immigration-related services, with the stated aim of attracting migrants of a desired 'quality'.

Russia's State Duma has passed a law that tightens state oversight of individuals and organizations designated as 'foreign agents,' introducing more inspections and banning social advertising.

A State Duma deputy and former defense official stated that a new mobilization could be announced in Russia this autumn due to the difficult situation on the Ukrainian front, failed winter-spring offensive, and significant military losses.

The Russian State Duma has passed a law allowing law enforcement to confiscate property of Russian citizens living abroad who have committed acts detrimental to state interests.

State Duma deputy Sergei Neverov and Smolensk City Council deputy Artem Kornyuchenkov have both dropped out of the United Russia primary in the Smolensk single-member district.

Colonel General Alexander Lapin, who previously commanded military districts, is reportedly under consideration to serve as chairman of the defense committee in the incoming State Duma.

The Russian State Duma has adopted amendments granting the president greater rights to use armed forces abroad, ostensibly to protect Russian citizens in cases of detention or criminal prosecution.

Gennady Zyuganov, leader of Russia's Communist Party, warned in the State Duma that Russia risks repeating the "1917 events" if urgent financial and economic measures are not implemented. His speech has reportedly caused a stir.

Russian blogger Viktoria Bonya shared an AI-generated video on Instagram where she appears as a superhero fighting propagandist Vladimir Solovyov, blogger Artemy Lebedev, and State Duma deputy Vitaly Milonov.

A viral video in Russia features State Duma deputies acknowledging their use of VPNs to circumvent online restrictions that they themselves voted into law.

A State Duma committee on constitutional legislation has approved a bill that would impose fines for depicting religious buildings, such as churches, without their traditional symbols.

A delegation of 'four or five' Russian lawmakers from the State Duma is expected to arrive in Washington, D.C. in the coming days for congressional talks.

Russian intelligence reports indicate that the Kremlin has abandoned a large-scale initiative to bring 'SMO veterans' en masse into the State Duma through elections, suggesting authorities do not intend to share real power with them.

Russia's State Duma announced that Telegram will be completely blocked, with VPNs also being ineffective. Separately, the death toll from a Ukrainian missile attack on Bryansk has risen to eight.

Russia’s antitrust agency has confirmed an advertising ban on Telegram, Meta Platforms, and YouTube, following demands from State Duma lawmakers for clarity on legal risks for users advertising on these platforms.

Apple has blocked the personal accounts of several Russian State Duma deputies, with three representatives confirming the action to 'Vedomosti' anonymously.

Russia's State Duma has approved a bill in its first reading that would introduce criminal liability for denying the 'genocide of the Soviet people', a term coined by Russia, marking an unprecedented move even compared to the USSR era.

Russian dictator Vladimir Putin has given the Federal Security Service (FSB) full authority to suppress any dissent ahead of the Russian State Duma elections scheduled for September 2026.

Russia's State Duma has passed a bill granting the FSB authority to shut down internet, mobile, and postal services, raising concerns about censorship and control.