Russia OKs legislation to ease party registration

The move, which follows protests over elections seen as tainted, draws a mixed reaction. Skeptics say it could lead to a profusion of parties and confuse voters.

MOSCOW — Russia's parliament on Wednesday approved legislation intended to simplify the registration of political parties, a move influenced by massive protests after a December election widely viewed as tainted by fraud.

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