Putin signs laws rejecting foreign court rulings, expanding military courts
Russian President Vladimir Putin enacted a series of new laws Monday, including measures that reject the enforcement of foreign court decisions and expand the jurisdiction of military courts. The legislative package also addresses international relations, trade, and national symbols.
Legal shield against international rulings
One key law amends Russia's judicial system legislation, formally prohibiting the enforcement of foreign criminal court rulings and decisions by international judicial bodies. The ban has exceptions only for cases based on a Russian treaty or a binding UN Security Council resolution, reinforcing legal sovereignty.
Military court jurisdiction over foreign fighters
Separate amendments grant Russian military courts authority to try stateless individuals and foreign citizens for crimes committed during military service. This change aligns with recent policy shifts allowing non-citizens to enlist in the Russian armed forces, reflecting the ongoing demands of the conflict in Ukraine.
Economic pacts and national symbolism
The signed laws also include an extradition agreement with Mozambique and a foundational relations pact with Mali. In the economic sphere, Putin ratified a temporary trade liberalization agreement between the Eurasian Economic Union and Mongolia, estimated at $2.3 billion annually. Additional laws established a new national day of remembrance and formalized the inclusion of Orthodox crosses on the state coat of arms.
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