Microsoft has previously warned that Russian operatives are attempting to influence the U.S. presidential election in November.
“However, should these events lead to any disruptions or acts of violence, we strictly condemn them,” the statement read.
The law sets the maximum age limit for all ranks and categories by five years.
Russia has announced that journalists from “unfriendly countries” will not attend this year’s St. Petersburg International Economic Forum.
Ms Belotserkovskaya is the second well-known public figure to be sentenced to jail in absentia and has received the longest prison term under the new rule.
“Without an uninterrupted supply of crude oil to refineries, the energy industry cannot assure continued provision of essential products to people across Europe.”
Russian police on Tuesday were reportedly searching the homes of multiple journalists, with at least one detention reported.
U.S. citizens whose visas for Russia are expiring have been asked to leave the country by June 15.
