In a position statement, the organization referred to three decades of work in Russia, which is currently supported by about 1.5 million individuals. “It is very important to us that they remain by our side during these most difficult times. Environmental projects cannot be put on hold, as that could undo the success of the past decades.”
WWF is one of the largest environmental organizations worldwide. The Justice Department accuses WWF of being critical of political decisions. “Under the guise of nature and environmental protection, of biodiversity, WWF representatives try to influence decisions of the government and legislators of the Russian Federation. They hinder the realization of industrial and infrastructure projects,” the ministry itself said in a statement. motivation. The Russian government has already branded dozens of NGOs, independent media outlets and individuals as “foreign agents”.