During the nine months of 2026, more than 143 thousand foreign citizens were deported from Russia, which is three times more than the corresponding period last year, reports the Security Council of the Russian Federation. Against the backdrop of tightening controls, the total number of foreigners in the country dropped to 5.9 million by October 1, compared to 6.5 million a year earlier.

During the nine months of 2026, more than 143 thousand foreign citizens were deported from Russia, which is three times more than the corresponding period last year, reports the Security Council of the Russian Federation. Against the backdrop of tightening controls, the total number of foreigners in the country dropped to 5.9 million by October 1, compared to 6.5 million a year earlier.