Russia — AI Regulations

15 APR 2026 · Law / Act

AI authority governance in Law on Fundamentals of State Regulation of the Fields of Application of Artificial Intelligence Technologies

On 15 April 2026, the Ministry of Digital Development closes the public consultation on the draft Law on Fundamentals of State Regulation of the Fields of Application of Artificial Intelligence Technologies. The draft designates an authorised body in the field of artificial intelligence responsible for developing state programmes, ensuring the introduction of artificial intelligence technologies in state and municipal administration, and providing methodological support to state and local bod...

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15 APR 2026 · Law / Act

Russia draft Law on Fundamentals of State Regulation of AI Technologies

The Russian Ministry of Digital Development closed consultation on the draft Law on Fundamentals of State Regulation of AI Technologies, requiring AI operators to appoint responsible persons, guarantee IP absence in training data, localise AI model training within Russia, restrict use to trusted AI models in state systems, inform users of AI application, and conduct testing, monitoring, and risk modelling.

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18 MAR 2026 · Law / Act

Ministry of Digital Development proposes draft federal AI law

Primary source (digital.gov.ru) dated 18 March 2026 in RU. See linked source for full text.

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16 MAR 2026 · Other

Federal Service for Supervision of Communications, Information Technology and Mass Media's investigation into Telegram over alleged failure to remove prohibited content

On 16 March 2026, the Tagansky District Court issued a ruling against Telegram with a fine of RUB 35 million for failing to remove prohibited content. The court found Telegram guilty of administrative violations under Part 4 of Article 13.41 of the Code of Administrative Offences of the Russian Federation, including failure to delete content containing calls for extremist activity, material involving pornographic images of minors, advertisements recruiting minors for pornographic activities, ...

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11 FEB 2026 · Other

Russia may mandate domestic AI on devices

Primary source (iz.ru) dated 11 February 2026 in RU. See linked source for full text.

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04 FEB 2026 · Other

Russia plans to establish total control over IT sector, according to Ukraine intelligence

Primary source (szru.gov.ua) dated 4 February 2026 in RU. See linked source for full text.

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21 JAN 2026 · Law / Act

Bill on prevention and control of offenses related to distortion of historical truth (Bill No. 1127364-8)

On 21 January 2026, the Bill on prevention and control of offenses related to distortion of historical truth (Bill No. 1127364-8) was introduced to the State Duma. The Bill proposes amendments to Part 1 of Article 6 of Federal Law No. 182-FZ of 23 June 2016, On the Fundamentals of the System for the Prevention of Offences in the Russian Federation. It would add two new objectives to the system for the prevention of offences: subparagraph 17, covering the prevention and suppression of evasion ...

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03 JAN 2026 · Law / Act

Law on protection of consumer rights to enhance transparency in paid digital services and platform subscriptions (Federal Law No. 376-FZ/Bill No. 405607-8)

On 1 March 2026, the Bill to protect consumer rights when making paid digital subscriptions (Federal Law No. 376-FZ/Bill No. 405607-8) enters into force. This regulation is applicable to payments made for services under a subscription agreement, where the transaction occurs through a website, a specific webpage, an information system, or a computer program. Under the new provisions, providers are prohibited from employing a consumer's bank account details or data pertaining to their electroni...

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09 DEC 2025 · Other

Russian State Duma Speaker proposes studying China's AI regulation practices for legislative harmonization

Primary source (interfax.com) dated 9 December 2025 in RU. See linked source for full text.

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09 DEC 2025 · Other

Russia moves forward with a nationwide plan for generative AI

MOSCOW, December 8. /TASS/. The Russian government is developing a plan for the deployment of generative artificial intelligence (AI) at the level of public administration, as well as across regions and sectors of the economy, Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin said.

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05 DEC 2025 · Other

Federal Service for Supervision of Communications, Information Technology and Mass Media investigation into Oxen Privacy Tech Foundation over alleged failure to to meet obligations as an instant messaging service provider (Case No. 05-0498/422/2025)

On 12 May 2025, the magistrate of Judicial District No. 422 in Tagansky, Moscow, fined Oxen Privacy Tech Foundation Ltd. RUB 800,000 for failing to comply with its obligations as the organiser of an instant messaging service. Oxen Privacy Tech Foundation violated Part 1 of Article 13.39 of Russia’s Code of Administrative Offences.

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05 DEC 2025 · International Agreement

Iran, Russia sign agreement to boost AI, cyber security cooperation

Primary source (en.irna.ir) dated 5 December 2025 in RU. See linked source for full text.

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14 NOV 2025 · Law / Act

Bill amending Law on Information, Information Technologies, and the Protection of Information regarding mandatory labeling of video materials created using artificial intelligence technologies (Bill No. 1069302-8)

On 14 November 2025, the Bill amending the Law on Information, Information Technologies, and the Protection of Information to introduce mandatory labelling of video materials created using artificial intelligence technologies (Bill No. 1069302-8) was introduced to the State Duma. The Bill proposes a mandatory labelling regime for synthetic video materials that are fully or partially created, modified, or processed using artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. Under the draft, owners of soc...

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14 NOV 2025 · Law / Act

Bill amending Code of Administrative Offenses in terms of establishing administrative liability for violating mandatory requirements for labeling video materials created using artificial intelligence technologies (Bill no. 1069331-8)

On 14 November 2025, a bill amending the Code of Administrative Offences to establish administrative liability for violations of mandatory requirements on the labelling of video materials created using artificial intelligence technologies (Bill No. 1069331-8) was introduced to the State Duma. The Bill proposes administrative fines for social network owners, video-hosting services, and other operators of online resources that fail to label synthetic video content. The stated objectives of the ...

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14 NOV 2025 · Law / Act

Bill No. 1069501-8 on Amendments to Articles 44 and 46 of the Federal Law On Communications (No. 126-FZ)

On 14 November 2025, the Federal Law On Amendments to Articles 44 and 46 of the Federal Law On Communications (No. 126-FZ) as Bill No. 1069501-8 was introduced to the State Duma. The legislation proposes to modify the existing framework on telecommunications by granting federal security service bodies the authority to request the suspension of telecommunication services to protect citizens and the state from emerging security threats. Under the proposed Article 46, telecom operators would be ...

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08 NOV 2025 · Law / Act

Bill amending Federal Law on Information, Information Technologies and Information Protection to prohibit obscene language (Bill No. 989488-8)

On 11 August 2025, the Bill amending Federal Law on Information, Information Technologies and Information Protection to prohibit obscene language (Bill No. 989488-8) was introduced in the State Duma. The Bill amends Article 15.1-1 of Federal Law no. 149-FZ to prohibit obscene language, which includes words and expressions that undermine honour and dignity and deviate from the norms of modern Russian literary language. The explanatory note of the Bill notes that there is no legal definition o...

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31 OCT 2025 · National Strategy

UAE and Russia to enhance cooperation in applying AI in public financial management

The UAE, represented by the Ministry of Finance, held the second UAE–Russia Strategic Financial Dialogue today at the Ministry’s headquarters in Dubai. The meeting was co-chaired by His Excellency Mohamed bin Hadi Al Hussaini, Minister of State for Financial Affairs, and His Excellency Anton Siluanov, Minister of Finance of Russia.

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06 OCT 2025 · Other

Lawsuit against Apple for alleged promotion of non-traditional sexual relations (Case No. 05-0450/2025)

On 10 June 2025, Moscow's Tagansky Court fined Apple Distribution International RUB 6 million for violating Part 3 of Article 6.21 of the Code of Administrative Offences of the Russian Federation, which prohibits "propaganda of non-traditional sexual relations" through mass media and internet platforms. Under the code, content that allegedly promotes LGBTQ+ relationships, gender transition, or choosing not to have children is classified as an administrative offense punishable up to RUB 4 mill...

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04 OCT 2025 · Other

Centre for Monitoring and Managing Public Communication Networks advisory on cessation of foreign encryption protocols for Russian private virtual network operators

On 10 April 2025, the Centre for Monitoring and Managing Public Communication Networks (CMCNPS) issued a notice advising operators of Russian private virtual networks (VPNs) to cease using foreign encryption protocols, particularly those enabling access to restricted content. Organisations requiring such protocols for technical reasons may submit a formal application for potential whitelisting.

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02 OCT 2025 · Executive Order

Roskomnadzor order restricting access to BestChange

On 10 February 2025, the Federal Service for Supervision of Communications, Information Technology and Mass Media (Roskomnadzor) issued an order prohibiting access to BestChange, a crypto over-the-counter aggregator.

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16 SEP 2025 · Law / Act

Federal Law on Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts in terms of combating offences committed using information and communication technologies (Project ID 159652)

On 16 September 2025, the Ministry of Digital Development of the Russian Federation closes the consultation on the draft federal law “On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of the Russian Federation (in terms of combating offences committed using information and communication technologies).” The explanatory note states that the proposal implements Presidential Order No. Pr-706 of 1 April 2025 and Government protocol No. DG-P10-40pr of 13 May 2025. The draft law aims to prevent fraud throug...

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10 SEP 2025 · Other

Russia and Tajikistan's Memorandum of Understanding on combating illegal online information

On 9 October 2025, the Communications Service of the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan and Russia’s Federal Service for Supervision of Communications, Information Technologies and Mass Communications signed a Memorandum of Understanding on combating the spread of illegal information and online resources. The Memorandum also focuses on managing the radio frequency spectrum and preventing fraudulent calls in communication services.

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07 AUG 2025 · Other

Google case against Russia concerning Article 10 and Article 6 Section 1 Violations Arising from Take-Down Requests, Obligations to Provide Hosting, and Enforcement of Administrative and Civil Penalties

On 8 July 2025, the European Court of Human Rights delivered its judgment in Google v Russia (Application no. 37027/22), finding violations of Article 10 and Article 6 Section 1 of the European Convention on Human Rights. The case arose from administrative and civil proceedings against Google and its affiliates following refusals to remove user-generated content on YouTube deemed unlawful by Russian authorities, and the suspension of monetisation for the Tsargrad TV channel, owned by a sancti...

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04 AUG 2025 · National Strategy

2025 APEC Digital and AI Ministerial Statement

APEC 2025 Digital and AI Ministerial Statement “Digital and AI Transformation toward Prosperity and Sustainable Growth for All” Incheon, Republic of Korea, 4-6 August 2025

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15 JUL 2025 · Executive Order

Resolution on establishment of Rules for the provision of information by the owner of an aggregator using the unified system of interdepartmental electronic interaction upon request of an authorised state body

On 15 July 2025, the Ministry of Digital Development closes its consultation on a Draft Resolution of the Government of the Russian Federation "On the establishment of Rules for the provision of information by the owner of an aggregator using the unified system of interdepartmental electronic interaction upon request of an authorised state body conducting operational-search activities or ensuring the security of the Russian Federation" (Project ID 02/07/06-25/00157540). The Resolution, if ena...

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14 JUL 2025 · Law / Act

Bill amending Code of Administrative Offenses (Bill No. 755710-8)

On 14 July 2025, the State Duma Committee on State Building and Legislation amended Bill amending Code of Administrative Offenses (Bill No. 755710-8) to introduce fines for searching for extremist content and advertising VPN. The revised Bill introduces a new Article 13.53 establishing administrative liability for the deliberate search for and access to clearly extremist materials on the Internet, including when such access is achieved using software and hardware tools, such as VPN services, ...

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11 JUL 2025 · Other

Russia and Belarus to develop AI rooted in "traditional values"

Госсекретарь СГ отметил, что полностью согласен со словами Президента Беларуси - искусственный интеллект не может заменить человеческий. "От того, что мы вкладываем в искусственный интеллект, как мы его разрабатываем, пользуемся, зависит эффективность его применения.

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30 MAY 2025 · Law / Act

Federal Law on Amendments to the Code of the Russian Federation on Administrative Offences including penalties for personal data violations (No. 420-FZ)

On 30 May 2025, the Federal Law amending the Code of the Russian Federation on Administrative Offences (Law No. 420-FZ) entered into force. The Law introduces new rules on administrative penalties for violations related to the processing and protection of personal data. It allows fines imposed on credit institutions to be calculated based on the amount of their own funds (capital), with a maximum threshold set at 3 percent of this value. The Law also introduces a new provision enabling courts...

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20 MAY 2025 · Executive Order

Ministry of Digital Development, Communications and Mass Media of the Russian Federation order No. 293 on authorising officials to request information for anti-corruption checks in digital asset oversight

On 20 May 2025, Order No. 293 was published and entered into force. The order grants designated ministry officials the authority to request information from credit institutions, tax authorities, real estate registration bodies, and operators of information systems involved in the issuance of digital financial assets. These powers are to be exercised in the context of anti-corruption inspections. The authorised officials include the State Secretary and the Deputy Minister who chairs the Minist...

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19 MAY 2025 · Other

Lawsuit against Apple Distribution International over alleged failure to delete prohibited online content (Case No. 05-0379/2025)

On 19 May 2025, the Tagansky District Court of Moscow issued a ruling against Apple Distribution International (Case No. 05-0379/2025) for a violation of Part 2 of Article 13.41 of the Code of Administrative Offences. The provision concerns the failure of an internet resource owner to remove content that is subject to mandatory deletion under Russian law. The ruling resulted in the imposition of an administrative penalty.

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19 MAY 2025 · Other

Public Communication Network Monitoring and Management Center's investigation into cybersecurity threats

On 19 May 2025, the Centre for Monitoring and Management of the Public Communication Network (CMM PTN) released a report on enforcement action detailing its cybersecurity operations carried out between 12 and 18 May 2025. During this period, CMM PTN specialists identified and resolved 386 traffic routing violations involving 160 organisations. They also repelled 216 DDoS attacks targeting systems of state administration bodies, telecommunications operators, and financial sector entities, with...

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19 MAY 2025 · Other

Lawsuit against Apple Distribution International for alleged LGBT content violations

On 19 May 2025, the Tagansky District Court in Moscow imposed three administrative fines totalling RUB 7.5 million on Apple Distribution International Ltd. Two fines were issued under Article 6.21, Part 3 of the Code of Administrative Offences, which prohibits the dissemination of materials presenting non-traditional sexual relations to an indeterminate audience. A third fine was imposed under Article 13.41, Part 2, for failure to remove content designated for deletion under Russian law. Thes...

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14 MAY 2025 · Executive Order

Ministry of Digital Development, Communications and Mass Communications Order on procedure for notifying owners of websites deemed copies of blocked sites (No. 158)

On 14 May 2025, the Order on procedure for notifying owners of websites deemed copies of blocked sites enters into force. The order applies to operators of online services deemed visually or functionally similar to sites restricted for repeated copyright infringement. It requires Federal Service for Supervision of Communications, Information Technology and Mass Media to issue electronic notifications in Russian and English within 24 hours of receiving relevant information from authorities or ...

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02 MAY 2025 · Other

Federal Service for Supervision of Communications, Information Technology and Mass Media lawsuit against Discord for alleged breach of data localisation requirement

On 5 February 2025, the Tagansky District Court of Moscow issued a ruling in a lawsuit against Discord for failing to localise personal data in Russia. The ruling imposed a fine of RUB 2 million on Discord. The court found that Discord, as a data operator, collected personal data of Russian citizens via the Internet without ensuring compliance with Russian legislation. Article 18 of Federal Law No. 152-FZ on personal data requires data operators to store Russian citizens' data on servers loc...

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02 MAY 2025 · Other

Roskomnadzor investigation into Telegram for alleged breach of personal data localisation laws

On 5 February 2025, the Tagansky District Court of Moscow fined Telegram Messenger (Telegram) RUB 80'000 (approximately USD 800) for violating Russia's data localisation laws. The case was initiated by Roskomnadzor, Russia’s communications regulator, on 9 January 2025. The Court found Telegram liable for failing to store Russian users' personal data within the country.

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02 MAY 2025 · Other

Federal Service for Supervision of Communications lawsuit against Spotify over alleged compliance with data localisation requirement

On 5 February 2025, the Tagansky District Court issued a ruling against Spotify AB with a fine of RUB 10 million for non-compliance with data localisation requirements. The ruling found Spotify guilty of violating part 9 of article 13.11 of the Russian Administrative Offences Code, which addresses personal data handling procedures including failure to store or retrieve data within Russia. The article states that violating personal data handling procedures may result in fines ranging from RUB ...

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29 APR 2025 · International Agreement

BRICS+ sign declaration on AI governance

Declaração da Presidência da Reunião de Ministros das Relações Exteriores/Relações Internacionais dos Países Membros do BRICS [*]

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04 APR 2025 · Other

Kazakhstan and Russia team up to boost AI and tech innovation

ASTANA, Kazakhstan, April 4. Kazakhstan’s Prime Minister, Olzhas Bektenov, met with Dmitry Grigorenko, Deputy Chairman of the Government and Head of the Government Staff of the Russian Federation, and discussed several topics related to digitalization, artificial intelligence, investment, and innovative development, Trend reports.

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28 MAR 2025 · Executive Order

Federal Service for Supervision of Communications, Information Technology and Mass Media order on depersonalisation of personal data

On 28 March 2025, the Federal Service for Supervision of Communications, Information Technology, and Mass Media issued the draft order on the depersonalisation of personal data. The order specifies approved methods, including the introduction of personal data identifiers and modifications to their composition or semantics. The order was developed following amendments introduced by Law No. 233-FZ, which permits the transfer of anonymised personal data to the Ministry of Digital Development wi...

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15 FEB 2025 · Law / Act

Data protection authority governance in Cyber Fraud Bill (Bill No. 842276-8)

On 15 February 2025, the Cyber Fraud Bill (Bill No. 842276-8) including data protection authority governance was introduced to the State Duma. The Bill expands data protection authority governance by establishing a State Information System to store and process fraud-related data. The system will retain biometric voice data, phone numbers of suspects and victims, and other telecommunications metadata. Access to this data will be regulated, with the General Prosecutor’s Office, Central Bank, an...

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