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Kremlin Confirms New Travel Bans for Officials to Protect State Secrets

Apr 19, 2024, 05:12 AM

On April 18, Reuters reported that Russia has implemented stricter travel regulations for some government officials due to concerns over the potential leakage of state secrets. The Kremlin confirmed that certain government departments have outright bans on foreign travel for their staff, while others require advance notification of any travel plans. This move is in response to fears that foreign powers may target these officials to access sensitive information.