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Russian Deputies Back Fines For Clicking On 'Extremist' Content

Deputies in the lower house State Duma backed in its second reading (Credit: AFP)

Russian lawmakers on Thursday advanced a bill that would outlaw opening or searching for content online judged "extremist", such as songs glorifying Ukraine and material by feminist rock band Pussy Riot.

Critics say the planned law, which has drawn rare criticism from across Russia's political spectrum, would stifle internet freedom.

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