Russia Fake News

• Russia threatens jail time for spread of ‘fake’ news over Ukraine war

  "If the fakes lead to serious consequences then imprisonment of up to 15 years threatens," the lower house of parliament, known as the Duma in Russian, said in a statement.

  World

  Mar 4, 2022
  
• Russian bill aims to crack down on ‘fake news’ and disrespect to the government

  Russian lawmakers passed legislation last week that imposes restrictions on online media and criminalizes anyone who insults the state.

  Tech

  Mar 12, 2019
  
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• Is Canada a target? A former Russian troll warns Canadians to be ‘vigilant’

  Russia’s notorious troll factory in Saint Petersburg is now closed, but a former employee warns that the threat remains.

  World

  Oct 9, 2018
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• Expect more fake news from Russia, top NATO general says

  Russia was behind a false report of a rape by German soldiers in Lithuania that was intended to undermine support for NATO's new eastern force, a senior NATO general said on Saturday, warning Europe to expect more such "fake news".

  World

  Feb 18, 2017