Russia issues 143,000 deportation decisions for migrants in 2026

Russian Security Council reports over 143,000 deportation decisions and 1.8 million administrative protocols against foreign citizens in first nine months of 2026, indicating intensified enforcement of migration laws. This continues a trend of stricter migration policy in Russia, but the scale suggests a significant uptick in enforcement actions. The move may reflect domestic political pressures and could affect labor markets and bilateral relations with Central Asian states.

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