Russians with access to state secrets must notify the Federal Security Service (FSB) of any planned trips abroad at least a month before leaving the country, according to a decree issued by Vladimir Putin on Monday.
The order mandates all Russians with access to state secrets and those “aware of information of special importance or top secret information” to notify both the FSB and Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) at least 30 days before they leave Russia.
Those who have access to classified information in Russia include State Duma deputies, senators, members of regional parliaments and the heads of municipalities. Judges and lawyers with access to state secrets are also required to give the authorities a month’s notice of any planned trip abroad.