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Russians abroad who fall afoul of the authorities can now be denied passport renewals and other consular services. Belarusians have faced a similar “choice” for years: return home and risk arrest or find a way to live abroad without a valid passport.
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Russians abroad are losing access to passport renewals and other consular services. Belarusians know what comes next. — Meduza
In the summer of 2026, Russian authorities banned Russians abroad who have been convicted in absentia from receiving any consular services. The ban applies to anyone convicted under any article…