Russian president Vladimir Putin has recently passed a bill making all kinds of fake news illegal in hopes
of punishing, “the distribution of information that “exhibits blatant disrespect for the society, government,
official government symbols, constitution or governmental bodies of Russia.” This bill will force those
who disrespect the government with fake news to pay a fine, and those who create fake news about
authoritative figures could face up to 15 days in prison. Many writers are protesting the bill out of fear that
they will lose the ability to protest the government because it seems as if it is more of a direct censorship
of news.
of punishing, “the distribution of information that “exhibits blatant disrespect for the society, government,
official government symbols, constitution or governmental bodies of Russia.” This bill will force those
who disrespect the government with fake news to pay a fine, and those who create fake news about
authoritative figures could face up to 15 days in prison. Many writers are protesting the bill out of fear that
they will lose the ability to protest the government because it seems as if it is more of a direct censorship
of news.
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