US EditionOnline Behavior Under Scrutiny as Russia Hunts 'Extremists'
- New legislation in Russia will impose fines on internet users who search for content deemed "extremist" by the authorities.
- Svetlana Gannushkina stated that the government's aim is to "sow fear and stifle any will of resistance."
- The severity of Russian laws may not always be enforced, allowing for potential leniency in some cases.
- Searching on the internet is now described as increasingly risky according to the new regulations.
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The Straits TimesOnline behaviour under scrutiny as Russia hunts ‘extremists’
Just like his peers, Russian teenager Artyom spends "half his life" online -- something that could soon become risky as a ban on searching for "extremist" content comes into force. Since launching its offensive in Ukraine in 2022, Russia has drastically restricted press freedom and freedom of speech online. But the new legislation takes digital
ABC FOX Montana
Online behaviour under scrutiny as Russia hunts 'extremists'
Just like his peers, Russian teenager Artyom spends "half his life" online -- something that could soon become risky as a ban on searching for "extremist" content comes into force.
Like many young people of his age, 18-year-old Russian Artiom says "spent half his life" wandering on the Internet, from one website to another. A hobby that could be challenged by a new law punishing the search for content deemed "extremist".The Russian authorities...
Flanking on the Internet could be challenged by a new Russian law punishing the search for content deemed "extremist".
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