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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Matt Mathers

Russian Duma passes law giving 15-year prison sentences for spreading ‘false information’ about military

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Russia has passed a new law meaning citizens who spread what it described as "fake" information about the military can be jailed for up to 15 years.

It comes as the Kremlin continues to insist that its war with neighbouring Ukraine is a "special operation".

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