Fake news law passed in Russia
As previously announced, the Russian president has signed a law punishing anyone who knowingly spreads fake news with up to 15 years in prison, effective 5 March.
The law will impose penalties on anyone who tries to discredit the Russian Armed Forces and was enacted in reaction to the unprecedented information war waged against Russia, as stated by the government.
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