Russia's parliament passes bill giving Putin more power to invade foreign countries

A bill proposed by Russia's Duma would let the Kremlin send troops abroad to “protect” Russian citizens who are facing arrest, detention, or any other form of perceived persecution.

Russia's parliament passes bill giving Putin more power to invade foreign countries
Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks during a press conference in Moscow, Russia May 9, 2026. (photo credit: REUTERS/Ramil Sitdikov/Pool)
A bill proposed by Russia's Duma would let the Kremlin send troops abroad to “protect” Russian citizens who are facing arrest, detention, or any other form of perceived persecution.

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