Julia
Laurence
May 30, 2022
On March 22, 2022, Russian lawmakers amended the “fake news” laws with fines and prison sentences. The law, signed by Russian President Vladimir Putin on March 4, criminalized specific types of news coverage over the invasion of Ukraine and could force more social networks out of the country. From Politico EU and The Washington Post.
Country
Russia
Topic, claim, or defense
Public Order (Includes National Security)
Fake News