Putin strengthens crackdown on dissent with new laws

Putin strengthens crackdown on dissent with new laws

MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday (Apr 21) signed a slew of laws further strengthening a crackdown on dissent as Moscow's offensive in Ukraine grinds through its fourth year. The new

Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a series of laws on Monday that tighten measures to repress dissent, as Moscow continues its military campaign in Ukraine, AFP reports. The new legislation criminalizes “discrediting” the military…

Several laws signed by Vladimir Putin have been published on the regulatory portal at once. We are talking about the following...

FRONTLINE | Putin vs. the Press

The story of one journalist’s battle to defend free speech in Putin’s Russia.

Earlier this week, the Russian dictator, Vladimir Putin, implemented a set of laws that aim to further restrict dissenting voices regarding his policies, especially in the context of the invasion of Ukraine, which began in 2022. Among the new measures, the criminalization of “discrediting” the Russian armed forces and demonstrations of support stand out... The post New laws in Russia increase repression against war critics appeared first on The …

Vladimir Putin has signed a new legislative package that further restricts freedom of expression in Russia, specifically targeting voices critical of the war in Ukraine and opposition to his regime.