Mikhail Matveev, a Russian State Duma deputy who previously spoke out against the war in Ukraine, was disqualified from running for re-election due to his use of Microsoft fonts in his campaign materials.

Russian State Duma Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin closed the parliament's eighth session by repeatedly chanting 'Russia! Putin! Victory!' to applause from deputies. The chant underscored a strong nationalist and pro-government sentiment within the legislative body.

Alexei Zhuravlev, a Russian State Duma parliamentarian, stated that exterminating up to half of Ukraine's population would be acceptable to eradicate what he called 'Nazism,' according to Kyiv Post.

Nina Ostanina, chair of the State Duma’s family protection committee, has accused the Russian government of hiding the true extent of the country's fuel crisis, warning it could lead to officials losing their seats in September elections.

The Russian State Duma swiftly adopted amendments to the Budget Code proposed by the country's government, passing them through three readings in an expedited manner.

Russia's State Duma has passed on first reading two government bills that would significantly increase fees for migrants, including a 12-fold rise in the cost of obtaining Russian citizenship, from 4,200 to 50,000 rubles.

A delegation of Russian State Duma deputies arrived in the United States for a two-day visit to New York and Washington, D.C., marking a diplomatic engagement.

A delegation of 'four or five' Russian lawmakers from the State Duma is expected to arrive in Washington, D.C. in the coming days for congressional talks.

A Russian State Duma deputy, Andrei Svintsov, stated that the introduction of internet "whitelists" aims to improve user comfort and safety.

Apple has blocked the personal accounts of several Russian State Duma deputies, with three representatives confirming the action to 'Vedomosti' anonymously.

Russian dictator Vladimir Putin has given the Federal Security Service (FSB) full authority to suppress any dissent ahead of the Russian State Duma elections scheduled for September 2026.

During the final plenary session of the current State Duma on July 27, Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin made controversial remarks, stating that 'there are many parties, but only one Motherland,' in what was described as an attempt to curry favor ahead of autumn elections.

The Russian State Duma has passed 'civic death' bills designed to cut off exiled critics from banking and consular services, a move rights advocates warn extends the government's ability to punish dissent beyond its borders.

The Russian State Duma has tightened regulations for migrant workers and their dependent children, requiring foreign workers to prove sufficient income for support.

The Russian State Duma has passed legislation that will delay VAT tax increases for small businesses, stipulating that they will only pay the national value-added tax if their revenue exceeds $260,000.

Russia's State Duma has approved a bill that significantly increases fees for immigration-related services, with the stated aim of attracting migrants of a desired 'quality'.

The Russian State Duma has adopted amendments granting the president greater rights to use armed forces abroad, ostensibly to protect Russian citizens in cases of detention or criminal prosecution.

A group of sanctioned Russian State Duma deputies met with members of the US Congress and received a private tour, during which they filmed and took selfies.

Russia's State Duma has passed a new bill that broadly criminalizes the denial of a 'genocide of Soviet citizens' during World War II, making it a new offense.

The Russian State Duma is set to debate a draft law that would authorize the deployment of troops abroad to protect Russian citizens, according to an official source cited by Interfax. This move is being prepared by the governmental commission.

The Russian State Duma has passed a law prohibiting the extradition of foreigners suspected of criminal offenses if they participated in the so-called 'special military operation' in Ukraine.

Andrei Svintsov, a Russian State Duma deputy, warned that paying for Telegram Premium could fund its founder Pavel Durov amid a terrorism case, despite having a Premium subscription himself.

Russia's lower house of parliament, the State Duma, has passed legislation that legalizes cryptocurrency circulation for investment purposes but prohibits its use as a form of payment within the country.

Russian State Duma deputy Alexei Zhuravlev caused a scandal by swearing at an interviewer and leaving a broadcast after being asked why he was not participating in the 'special military operation' in Ukraine.

A Russian State Duma deputy, Viktor Vodolatsky, has proposed that Russian children should be prepared for a potential war with NATO and the EU starting from the fifth grade.

The Russian State Duma has passed a law allowing law enforcement to confiscate property of Russian citizens living abroad who have committed acts detrimental to state interests.

The State Duma has passed legislation that would exempt the food industry from VAT, aiming to ease the wartime tax burden and effectively roll back part of a recent government tax reform.

The Russian State Duma has adopted a bill introducing criminal liability for denying or approving the 'genocide of the Soviet people' during the Great Patriotic War (WWII), with penalties including years in prison.

Russian State Duma lawmakers are demanding clarification regarding an alleged ban on advertising on the Telegram messaging app, with the Federal Anti-Monopoly Service warning of legal penalties for advertisers and distributors.

The Russian State Duma has passed a law aimed at protecting foreign nationals serving in its military from extradition to their home countries, a move seen as a further incentive to attract mercenaries.