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Russian lawmakers weigh bill to seize property from those who criticize Putin’s invasion of Ukraine

Russian lawmakers are weighing a bill that would grant the state power to seize property from people who criticize Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine. Criticizing the invasion, which began nearly two years ago, is effectively a crime already. But the new bill aims to make penalties even harsher.  The draft bill, considered by Russia’s parliament … Continue reading Russian lawmakers weigh bill to seize property from those who criticize Putin’s invasion of Ukraine