Putin Criminalizes Online Searches for ‘Extremist’ Content
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday signed a law that criminalizes searches for “extremist” content on the internet, with fines of up to 5,000 rubles ($64) for each violation.
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Senior Russian Lawmaker Demands Ban on Halloween in Schools
Natalia Kosikhina, a senator from Vladimir Putin’s United Russia party, called for a ban on Halloween celebrations in all Russian schools on Thursday, denouncing the holiday as an unwelcome Western influence.
Russia Looks to Seize Property from People Who Spread Disinformation or ‘Discredit’ Military
Russia’s parliament will consider a law on the confiscation of property from those deemed to have spread disinformation about the military.
Billboards Reading ‘Alaska Is Ours’ Pop Up In Russia
In a rather suspiciously timed coincidence, several billboards reading “Alaska Is Ours” appeared in Siberia on Thursday, the day after State Duma Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin suggested Russia “take back” Alaska from the United States in retaliation for sanctions.
Russian Parliament Channel Banned from YouTube
MOSCOW (AP) — YouTube has banned the channel of Russia’s lower house of parliament, the State Duma, prompting government officials to renew longtime threats against the platform.
