Russian president Vladimir Putin has recently passed a bill “which will allow the punishment of individuals and online media” for the distribution of what russia calls fake news (Zemlianichenko). This is targeting is exhibited to those that show disrespect to the society, government, official government symbols, constitution or governmental bodies of Russia. This bill can result in one getting fined up to $23,000 and up to 15 days in jail. Many journalist oppose the bill as the feel as if they are censored. The internet is labeled as a free place of political expression making these new russian laws politically significant.
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