Russia removes historian Ponasenkov from foreign agent registry

The Russian Ministry of Justice removed historian Evgeny Ponasenkov from the foreign agent registry, citing loss of foreign agent characteristics. This is a rare reversal in Russia's crackdown on independent voices, possibly signaling a shift in enforcement or a change in Ponasenkov's activities. The move is notable but low-impact, as it affects one individual and does not indicate broader policy change.