Friday, March 4, 2022

Fake news

Here is some Russian news. On Friday the State Duma passed a law introducing punishment for spreading fake news about the Russian Armed Forces and the military operation in Ukraine, statements that discredit the armed forces, and calls for sanctions on Russia.  According to deputy Maria Butina and TASS, the document was adopted unanimously. A group of people that use their position to spread fake information or distribute fake news with falsified evidence could be jailed for 5 to 10 years.  The question is who gets to decide what is fake or as it is referred to in the US, misinformation or disinformation.

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