"Putin Enacts Law to Confiscate Assets of Military Critics"
TL;DR
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a law allowing authorities to seize the assets of individuals convicted of spreading "fake news" and "discrediting" the military, with the legislation also targeting those inciting "extremist" activity and calling for "anti-Russian" sanctions. The law, swiftly passed by both houses of Russia’s parliament, does not include real estate among the assets subject to confiscation, and has been criticized for stifling dissent and leading to the exodus of war critics fleeing abroad to evade prosecution.
- Putin Signs Law Allowing Seizures of War Critics' Assets The Moscow Times
- Russia’s Putin signs law to seize assets of those who discredit military Al Jazeera English
- Putin Signs Law on Seizing Property of Ukraine War Critics Kyiv Post
- Putin signs law to confiscate assets of those convicted of discrediting the Russian army The Associated Press
- Putin Signs Law On Seizing Assets Of Ukraine Offensive Critics Barron's
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