Putin Signs Law Allowing Seizure of Assets for Military Discrediting

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a law allowing authorities to confiscate the assets of individuals convicted of spreading "deliberately false information" about the military, ahead of the upcoming presidential elections in March. The law targets those convicted of "discrediting" the government and spreading false information about the army, threatening them with the loss of money, property, assets, and valuables. This latest attempt to crush dissent has raised concerns about potential misuse and further crackdown on free speech and opposition to Putin's leadership.