Russia is covered with a veil of mystery. Reason — War State

At the gathering of the Federation Council on 11 December 2023, a law was adopted allowing the authorities of all levels, including prosecutors and investigators, to hide any information about their activities during the martial law. This licence was theoretically issued with certain restrictions. They extend the list of measures taken**only** in territories where martial law has been introduced. In addition, the right not to supply information is not indicated, but only the possibility** of limiting access to data.