Try "I was only following the law". I seriously doubt any court would punish you for sincerely trying to follow the law to the best of your ability. Russia is

Try "I was only following the law". I seriously doubt any court would punish you for sincerely trying to follow the law to the best of your ability. Russia is a sovereign nation, with the right to rule as they wish. If you're not happy with there way of life, then I would encourage you to contact your democratic representatives and tell them to either apply greater pressure to the Russian government to live up to our ideals, and follow our laws; and if that fails, declare war.