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Kremlin Endorses New Restrictions Against 'Foreign Agent' Media


Wednesday, 18 December 2019 19:51 WIB

Global


Russian President Vladimir Putin signed legislation this week increasing fines and penalties against so-called "foreign agents" working in mass media

Part of a broader spate of Russian laws that have targeted foreign media, NGOs, and other perceived enemies at home. 

The latest measure strengthens a controversial law signed earlier this month that expanded the foreign agent label beyond media outlets to individuals — making journalists, bloggers and online news consumers potential new targets.

The laws have been criticized by human rights groups as a government weapon to restrict free speech, but are lauded by Kremlin loyalists as essential to protecting Russian sovereignty in the face of what they argue is routine foreign interference.

The foreign agent media law now requires those who work for suspect media outlets to label any published materials as "made by a foreign agent," and personally submit to regular audits and inspections of their work and finances.

Less clear, until now, were the penalties for violations.

Source : VOA


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