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Kremlin Targets Anti-Corruption Foundation as Terrorist Group

11/6/2025

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The Russian Supreme Court will soon review a lawsuit to designate the New York-based Anti-Corruption Foundation (ACF) as a terrorist organization, signaling Kremlin repression of dissent.
The ACF's links to the late dissident Alexei Navalny could lead to restrictions on fundraising and international activities if designated.
The case underscores the Kremlin's use of counterterrorism laws to target opposition, including abroad, raising concerns about extraterritorial reach and impact.

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The Russian Supreme Court will soon review a lawsuit to designate the New York-based Anti-Corruption Foundation (ACF) as a terrorist organization, signaling Kremlin repression of dissent.
The ACF's links to the late dissident Alexei Navalny could lead to restrictions on fundraising and international activities if designated.
The case underscores the Kremlin's use of counterterrorism laws to target opposition, including abroad, raising concerns about extraterritorial reach and impact.