Russia on Wednesday handed down heavy prison sentences for those who promoted anti-security actions; A text approved by lawmakers as Moscow suppresses all voices against the military offensive in Ukraine.
The law, which provides for up to seven years in prison for this crime, was voted on in the Duma, the lower house of the Russian Parliament, and also toughened the penalties for cases of espionage and “collaboration with foreigners”.
Officially, the bills are aimed at “protecting Russia’s national interests.”
“They are an adequate and timely response to the challenges facing our country,” said Vasiliy Piskariov, deputy from the ruling United Russia party. said.
Under the new laws, publicly encouraging acts against Russia’s security will now be punishable by between two and four years in prison.
In case of a request from the press, the sentence can be increased to five years, and in cases where an organized group is involved, up to seven years.
Delivering information “that could be used against the Russian Armed Forces” to the enemy is punishable by up to 20 years in prison.
Cases of “collectively collaborating with foreigners” are punishable by up to eight years in prison.
Since the start of the Russian military operation in Ukraine on February 24, Russian authorities have intensified their crackdown on voices critical of the attack.
The government blocked independent media and social networks. He also passed laws that included heavy prison sentences against any criticism that affected the military’s image.
Several Russians have been detained on such charges and are awaiting trial. A deputy from the city of Moscow will stand trial on Thursday.
source: Noticias
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