Russia ends disclosure rules for officials, citing wartime secrecy needs

In the latest indication of expanded state secrecy in wartime Russia, President Vladimir Putin on Monday signed legislation that will exempt Russian lawmakers from a previous requirement that they disclose details of their income, expenses and property.

The law, which will come into effect on March 1, will still require members of parliament to submit an income declaration, but in a summarized format without any personal data. Previously, information about deputies and senators’ income was posted annually before April 1.