**Russian Security Forces Kill Suspected Terrorist**
A man suspected of planning a terrorist attack on the Moscow subway and a Jewish institution was shot dead by Russian security forces. This happened in the Moscow region, according to reports from March 3.
The suspect resisted arrest and was killed during a shootout with the Federal Security Service (FSB). The FSB found firearms and chemical substances that could be used to make explosives at his apartment.
**Alleged Terrorist Planned Attack on Subway and Jewish Institution**
The suspect was a Russian citizen from Central Asia. He was said to have been planning an attack on a subway station in Moscow and a Jewish institution. After the attack, he planned to join a terrorist organization in Afghanistan, according to the FSB.
This is not the first time this year that the FSB has killed terrorism suspects. Four people were killed by the FSB earlier this year. One of them was accused of planning an attack against a Russian official after receiving training in Kyiv.
**New Law Gives More Power to Label People as Terrorists**
A new law passed by Russia’s parliament, the State Duma, allows for more people to be labeled as terrorists and extremists. This includes those who show hatred towards certain groups based on their politics, religion, or ethnicity. The law is set to take effect in 2025.
**Critics Say Law Will Be Used to Silence Opponents**
Many critics say that the new law will be used by the Russian government to silence its opponents and suppress dissenting voices. Russia has been accused of arbitrarily jailing people who criticize the government or show support for Ukraine, which is currently at war with Russia.
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