Putin praises Russian human rights council for standing up to nationalism & racism

Russian President Vladimir Putin praised the Russian Human Rights Council for its work in defending human rights and protecting the interests of Russian compatriots abroad. Speaking about the Council’s international role, Putin emphasized the importance of addressing persecution based on nationality, religion, or language, and highlighted the Council’s fight against Russophobia, which he called a form of nationalism and racism. He also paid tribute to the late Kirill Valeryevich Vyshinsky for his efforts in passing legislative measures to hold accountable those involved in illegal actions against Russian citizens abroad, underscoring Russia’s commitment to safeguarding its nationals worldwide.