Russia Expands 'Foreign Agent' List to Include Prominent Kremlin Critics and Writers

Former Kremlin economic adviser Andrei Illarionov has been labeled a "foreign agent" by Russia's Justice Ministry, a designation applied to government opponents. Those on the list face close monitoring and must provide detailed information about their finances and activities to the government or risk prosecution. Illarionov, who resigned from the Kremlin in 2005 and now resides in the United States, has been critical of Russia's invasion of Ukraine and has described recent Russian policies as a "catastrophe." The Justice Ministry accused Illarionov of spreading false information about Russian authorities and their decisions.