ABSTRACT
The Russian Federation has long grappled with the menace of terrorism, primarily of a domestic nature. Historically, perpetrators of terrorist incidents have been linked to republics within the North Caucasian Federal District – a region often referred to as the country's inner abroad. Russian authorities recognise the seriousness of the threats posed by domestic and international terrorism within its borders. As a result, Moscow initiated a series of strong counter-terrorism measures that span the responsibilities of its military, intelligence units, judiciary, and law enforcement agencies. The Financial Action Task Force determined that the Russian Federation has a robust legal framework to combat terrorist financing that is primarily dependent upon the Russian Criminal Code, Criminal Procedure Code, and pertinent federal laws largely in line with international standards. At the most basic level, Russia counters terrorist financing through criminal prosecutions. Rosfinmonitoring is the central actor in Russian counter-terrorism financing activities.
