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national affairs editor James Glenday

Vladimir Putin’s allies target Australian group that fights Russian propaganda

An Australian community group that campaigns against the Kremlin and the invasion of Ukraine has been targeted by politicians aligned with Vladimir Putin, raising the possibility members of the organisation could face big fines or up to six years in jail if they travel to Russia.

The Svoboda Alliance of Australia and New Zealand is a Russian ethnic group that organises public protests and tries to combat Russian language propaganda Down Under.

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