State Duma News

Viacheslav Volodin discussed with speakers of the parliaments of Armenia and Kazakhstan the holding of a meeting of the CSTO PA Council in June via videoconference

The speakers discussed the situation with the coronavirus in the world and the holding of a meeting of the Council of the CSTO Parliamentary Assembly in June via videoconference

State Duma Commission will review fake news about allegedly inconsistent data on coronavirus mortality rate in Russia

The statements published in English-language newspapers are factually inaccurate and have already been officially refuted by representatives of the Russian authorities, but the State Duma Commission intends to find out why such publications appear, said Vasilii Piskarev

Viacheslav Volodin had a telephone conversation with Chairman of the Supreme Council of Kyrgyzstan Dastan Jumabekov

The parties discussed the situation with the spread of coronavirus in the world, as well as the possibility of holding a CSTO PA meeting in June via a videoconference

Leonid Slutskiy commented on the introduction of a resolution on alleged human rights violations in Russia to the US Congress

“Russia has respected and is observing all basic human rights, pursuing a humane and balanced policy. Accusations of the contrary are biased, at least,” the Chairman of the Committee on International Affairs emphasized

Address of the CSTO PA to the parliaments of the Council of Europe member states on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the Victory over Nazism in World War II

Viacheslav Volodin urged the Bank of Russia to explain to people why distribution of money in some countries does not help people

The Chairman of the State Duma urged the Bank of Russia to explain to people why some countries decided in favor of direct distribution of money, but this does not save people during a pandemic

Leonid Slutskiy: Czech readiness for negotiations on Konev monument inspires cautious optimism

The Chairman of the Committee on International Affairs reminded that Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoygu had previously addressed the Czech authorities with such a request. At the same time, the parliamentarian noted that this readiness “does not in the least diminish the criminal vandalism and blasphemy shown during the demolition of the monument in Prague”

Leonid Slutskiy: our main task is to return the Russians to their homeland, preserving their health and lives

The Chairman of the Committee on International Affairs, the head of the Russian Peace Foundation commented on a video petition for assistance in changing the conditions of Russian citizens in foreign prisons in connection with the pandemic addressed to the President of the UN Human Rights Council

Elena Panina: investigation of the origins of coronavirus should be objective

Commenting on the initiative of the US Senate Committee, a member of the Committee on International Affairs noted that the investigation should be carried out under the auspices of the UN. It is necessary to create a proper international commission with the participation of scientists, specialists, and representatives of investigative structures, she believes

Specialized Commission revealed new facts of attempts of foreign influence on the Russian anti-drug policy

The inducement of citizens to consume prohibited substances was also revealed. This was announced by the Chairman of the Commission on the Investigation of Foreign Interference in Russia's Internal Affairs

Chairman of the International Committee responded to Donald Trump's decision to suspend U.S. funding for the WHO

Chairman of the Committee on International Affairs Leonid Slutskiy called the decision of the US President “absolutely harmful in terms of the global fight against coronavirus”

Chairman of the International Committee commented on the demolition of the monument to Marshal Konev in Prague

Chairman of the Committee on International Affairs Leonid Slutskiy called the demolition of the monument a real act of vandalism and mockery in violation of all international obligations of the Czech Republic

Elena Panina: in the context of the global crisis, initiators suffer from their own sanctions

During a pandemic, any sanctions look like an anachronism. This was noted by a member of the Committee on International Affairs Elena Panina commenting on a statement by European Commission representative Peter Stano, who stated that “the EU leadership sees no reason to lift sanctions against the Russian Federation since they do not undermine Russia's ability to fight the coronavirus”

Leonid Slutskiy urged to abandon the sanctions policy in the light of the coronavirus epidemic

The Chairman of the Committee on International Affairs plans to send his appeal, inter alia, within the framework of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly, and the Inter-Parliamentary Union

Commission on the Investigation of Foreign Interference is reviewing the publications of foreign media about the fight against coronavirus in Russia

"Commission on the Investigation of Foreign Interference in Russia's Internal Affairs receives information about the incorrect coverage of our country's actions to combat coronavirus infection by some Western media," said Chairman of the Commission Vasilii Piskarev