Putin Appoints Justice Minister to Lead Interagency Commission on Temporary Restrictive Measures

Russian President Vladimir Putin has approved the composition of an interagency commission on temporary restrictive measures, appointing Justice Minister Konstantin Chuychenko as its head. The commission's mandate appears to formalize a mechanism for applying restrictive measures, likely sanctions or asset freezes, though specific targets and scope remain unclear. This signals a bureaucratic consolidation of Russia's counter-sanctions policy, potentially enabling more coordinated and rapid implementation of retaliatory measures.

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