Putin signs law terminating CoE agreements for Russia

MOSCOW. Feb 28 (Interfax) - Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed into law a bill terminating the Council of Europe's (CoE) international agreements for Russia, the official website of legal information said.

In view of Russia's withdrawal from the CoE, a total of 21 international agreements have been terminated with respect to Russia from March 16, 2022. These include the CoE Charter, the General Agreement on CoE privileges and immunities, the Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms, the Convention on the Prevention of Terrorism, the European Charter of Local Self-Government, and the European Social Charter.