A former Russian minister from Boris Elțîn's period, declared “foreign agent” by the Moscow authorities
Andrei Kozîrev, former Russian foreign minister and current resident in the US, was added to the list of “foreign agents” by the Russian Ministry of Justice, being accused of spreading false information about the Kremlin regime.
Andrei Kozîrev, Russian former Foreign Minister: Archive
The Russian Ministry of Justice included Andrei Kozîrev on Friday, former foreign minister of the Russian Federation, on the official list of “foreign agents“. Currently established in the United States of America, Kozîrev is accused of spreading”fake news“About the policy of the Moscow regime and the denigration of the Russian army, reports EFE, quoted by Agerpres.
The Russian authorities accused Kozîrev for expressing publicly against the invasion of Russia in Ukraine and that he collaborated with foreign platforms and organizations that criticize Moscow's revenge. After the beginning of the Russian invasion in Ukraine, Kozîrev firmly condemned Moscow's actions and appointed President Vladimir Putin “A fool, broken by reality“In an interview with NBC News.
Kozîrev's career and political positions
In the past, Kozîrev was an important actor of Russian diplomacy, holding the position of foreign minister between 1990 and 1996. Although initially a member of the Communist Party, he joined the Liberal Party “Russia's democratic choice“After the disintegration of the Soviet Union. In recent years, Kozîrev has become a critic of the Putin regime and has actively participated in promoting a pro-democratic discourse.
The law on foreign agents
The law on foreign agents, initially adopted in 2012 and tightened in recent years, imposes harsh measures for people included on the list “foreign agents ”. These measures include the prohibition to participate in elections and public procurement, as well as restrictions on access to state aid and sign contracts with Russian authorities. In addition, this week, Russian Duma has adopted new laws to strengthen control over foreign agents, including by increasing punishments for their activities considered harmful to the Russian state.
In April 2025, the register of the Russian Ministry of Justice contained 974 people and entities considered foreign agents, and this number continues to increase as authorities add new names.
