Russian Interior Ministry Reports 40% Decrease in Crimes by Foreign Citizens

The number of crimes committed by foreign citizens in Russia decreased by 40% in January-September 2026 compared to the same period last year, totaling around 20,000. Russian Interior Minister Vladimir Kolokoltsev attributed this decline to stricter migration controls. The number of foreigners banned from entering Russia also nearly doubled.

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