The State Duma of the Russian Federation adopted in the first reading a bill that toughens punishment for hooliganism with the use of weapons.

According to the head of the international committee of the Federation Council, Konstantin Kosachev, Russia will respond to US sanctions bilaterally, if necessary.

The State Duma adopted a law banning the propaganda of laughing gas.

Acording to Russian politicians, the US sanctions against the Russian Defense Ministry and a number of large industrial enterprises have one main task - to prevent the strengthening of the Russian military-industrial complex

According to the new law, the president of the country after the termination of presidential powers can become a senator and apply for a life quota.