An American, Joseph Tater, renounced his U.S. citizenship in a Moscow court, claiming political persecution in the United States. Tater faced charges of assaulting a police officer and was accused of misconduct at a hotel in Moscow. During the court hearing, he condemned the U.S. government and media, alleging CIA persecution.
Tater accused the CIA of killing his mother and fabricating charges against him in the U.S. He sought political asylum in Russia, citing persecution by U.S. authorities. Despite his plea, the court refused to release him on bail, potentially sentencing him to five years in prison.
Furthermore, Tater demanded U.S. embassy officials and journalists, including CNN, leave the courtroom. This incident is part of a series of recent arrests of American citizens in Russia for various reasons.
In response, Russian President Putin signed a decree allowing foreigners to apply for temporary residency based on “traditional Russian moral values.” This decree includes citizens from countries accused of promoting destructive ideologies, like the U.S.
