Russia has declared Yale University an "undesirable organization," alleging its involvement in undermining Russia's territorial integrity and destabilizing its economy. Moscow accuses Yale of training anti-Kremlin activists, including associates of Alexei Navalny, and supporting efforts to seize frozen Russian assets for Ukraine's military. This designation prohibits Yale from operating in Russia and threatens its affiliates with criminal charges.
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