Russia Sees Sharp Drop in Foreigners Taking Citizenship Amid Migration Crackdown
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Source: The Moscow Times
Published: 2026-03-24 00:12 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Europe, Ukraine/Russia, Business & Economy, War & Conflict
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The number of foreigners acquiring Russian citizenship fell sharply in 2025, extending a multi-year decline that began after Moscow launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, according to Interior Ministry data cited by the Kommersant business daily.
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