Russia's Crackdown: Tougher Laws and Penalties for Treason and Dissent.
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Russia has extended its crackdown on dissent by using treason laws to target journalists, activists, and dissidents, who now face longer sentences than before the country invaded Ukraine, according to lawyers. The move is seen as part of President Putin's efforts to tighten his grip on power and silence opposition voices.
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