# Russian MFA raises concern over foreign law enforcement actions in Russia

https://mins.news/en/item/28390

- TASS, 2026-08-21 12:55 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://tass.com/politics/2176147

> Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said Russia was concerned that law enforcement officials from unfriendly states were sending investigative requests directly to Russian legal entities, bypassing competent authorities. She warned that such unauthorized activity could carry criminal penalties and said recent amendments were intended to prevent interference in Russia’s internal affairs and unlawful efforts to obtain information.

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