By early 2026, reports indicated a massive surge in property confiscation rulings—increasing from approximately 11,000 in 2023 to over 31,000 by 2025—as the state increasingly uses these measures to penalize dissent and supplement the war-strained budget.
The bill was fast-tracked through the State Duma (lower house) and Federation Council (upper house) in early 2024, receiving near-unanimous support. Russian Parliament Votes on Bill Opening Door f...
The law specifically targets Russians who have fled the country but continue to earn income from local assets, such as rental properties. By early 2026, reports indicated a massive surge