The Lower House of Russia’s Parliament, the State Duma, has approved a bill that grants authorities the power to confiscate money, valuables, and other assets from individuals convicted of spreading “deliberately false information” about the country’s military. The bill, which is expected to quickly pass through the Upper House of Parliament and receive Russian President Vladimir Putin’s signature, targets those convicted of publicly inciting “extremist activities” or discrediting the armed forces. The move is seen as part of a broader government crackdown on dissent.
Russia Passes Bill Allowing Confiscation of Assets for Spreading False Information About Military
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