Russia brought new law amendments to parliament that further strengthen the country's censorship laws, envisaging up to 15 years in jail for discrediting the armed forces and voluntary military organizations such as the Wagner Group
"This initiative will protect everyone who today is risking their lives to ensures the security of the country and our citizens ... The punishment for violators will be severe."
The punishment envisages fines of up to five million roubles , correctional or forced labour up to five years, as well as imprisonment up to 15 years.outlining hefty jail terms and fines for those who knowingly distribute "false information" or discredit its armed forces. Russian prosecutors have opened more than 5,800 cases against people for discrediting the armed forces, the OVD-Info rights group says, while authorities have also used the laws against spreading false information to hand downReporting by Reuters; Writing by Lidia Kelly in Melbourne; Editing by Raju Gopalakrishnan
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