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Russia Labels Libertarian Party a 'Foreign Agent,' Effectively Ending Its Political Activity

The Libertarian Party of Russia is pessimistic about the chances of overturning these restrictions through the courts or any other legal means.

Jeremiah Alondra | 7.22.2026 4:40 PM

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Every Friday, the Russian Ministry of Justice adds new names to its dreaded Register of Foreign Agents, which identifies people and organizations who have allegedly received foreign support while engaging in political activities. This past week, the Libertarian Party of Russia (LPR) and 24 of its members were added to the list.

The registry lists the LPR as an unincorporated public association that disseminated materials of other "foreign agents" and "unreliable information" about the electoral system and policies of the Russian government. Among other allegations, the LPR has been accused of opposing the war in Ukraine and calling for violations of Russia's territorial integrity, according to Russian news agency Interfax.

Being placed on the register means the party can no longer engage in virtually any sort of activity, notably organizing events or participating in elections.

According to a statement provided to Reason, the LPR believes that the "foreign agent" designation was triggered by the........

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