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Russia lawmakers pass bill to confiscate assets of those who discredit army

Lawmakers in the State Duma, Russia's lower house of parliament [Russian State Duma/Handout via Reuters]

Lawmakers in Russia’s lower house of parliament have approved a bill that will allow authorities to confiscate the assets of those convicted of spreading “deliberately false information” about the military.

The State Duma passed the measure on Wednesday and the bill is expected to be approved by the upper house before being signed by President Vladimir Putin.

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