The Russian parliament has approved a bill that significantly limits defenses against the privatization of state-owned assets. The official reason is to strengthen protection of the business environment. However, critics say the state will effectively grant a blanket amnesty to those involved in the wild privatization that Russia experienced, especially in the 1990s.
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The Russian parliament has approved a bill that significantly limits defenses against the privatization of state-owned assets. The official reason is to strengthen protection of the business environment. However, critics say the state will effectively grant a blanket amnesty to those involved in the wild privatization that Russia experienced, especially in the 1990s.