Russia’s ‘unfriendly countries’ list now targets property, child custody and debts

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Russia's designation of certain states as 'unfriendly' is being applied beyond foreign economic policy, including in property matters, child custody, vehicle registration, and debt repayment. The list was established in 2022, and subsequent decrees and court rulings have expanded its practical reach.

Moscow’s list of states it deems unfriendly was set in March 2022 for foreign economic policy, but decrees and court rulings now apply it to child custody, vehicle registration and debt repayment.