http://www.mosnews.com/news/2006/03/24/counterterror.shtml
"The Russian State Duma has ratified the Council of Europe's Convention on the Prevention of Terrorism. The convention binds signatory countries to closely cooperate in enforcing the principle, either extradite or prosecute. An explanatory note to the ratification documents says that signatory countries are bound to introduce criminal responsibility for individuals backing or assisting terrorists. The key innovation of the convention is the recognition of three aspects of terrorism as criminal offenses - public statements promoting terrorist operations, the training of and the recruiting of terrorists, the note says. The convention is aimed at preventing terrorists and their sponsors from accessing the Internet and other mass media. It also provides for special training of law enforcement agencies and special services, and for their cooperation, especially in emergencies. Thirty-one countries have signed the convention, including the United Kingdom, Italy and Spain. Russia joined in November 2005. " [Snippet]
