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Russia-US ties have been under strain recently as the political deadlock in Kiev continues.
Media reports from Russia suggest this could cover the two jailed Pussy Riot protesters.
The move is being seen as the state extending its grip over news broadcasting.
Russia ranked 127th out of 177 countries on a 2013 corruption index.
Opposition leader Alexei Navalny rose to prominence on the back of a campaign against corruption in the political elite.
The new law will allow Russian producers to export liquefied natural gas (LNG).
The UN Security Council described the incident as “terrorism” in a statement.
Bank of Russia Deputy Chairman Ksenia Yudaeva has said that the ruble's decline has been caused by external factors.
Bilateral trade between Russia and Italy totalled $45.8 billion last year.
The Russian leader also met Pope Francis in the Vatican on Monday for one-on-one talks.
