Russian scientists’ international collaborations to be vetted by Russian security services under new law

Good news! Maybe this is another wake up call to the many apathetic/lethargic Russian Slav(e)s to get rid of Putin the Terrible!

"Russian universities and research institutions will soon be obliged to report all scientific collaborations with foreign citizens to the country’s security services, who will have the ultimate say over whether those projects can go ahead.

The government says the new law, signed by President Vladimir Putin on 24 June, will allow the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) to prevent the unauthorized transfer of scientific results outside of the country, “without violating the freedom of scientific creativity and without creating obstacles for organizations to engage in scientific activities.” But Russian scientists contacted by Science say the bill could further isolate the country’s researchers from the global community. ..."

Russian scientists’ international collaborations to be vetted by security services under new law | Science | AAAS

Ivan the Terrible (1530-1584). They say history does not repeat, but it rhymes!