evidence: Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree allowing foreign citizens and stateless individuals to apply for temporary residency in Russia. This new policy is seen as a response to the ongoing tensions with Western countries, according to Russian news agency TASS. The decree is aimed at those who share what the Russian government describes as "traditional Russian spiritual and moral values." It offers a refuge for individuals who feel disillusioned with the policies of their own countries, particularly those influenced by Western neoliberal ideologies, the official statement read. [...] Validity: 5 years, with no limit on renewals.