Putin signs law introducing jail terms for 'fake news' on army

International Desk
Putin signs law introducing jail terms for 'fake news' on army

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday signed into law a bill introducing jail terms of up to 15 years for fake news about the Russian army, as Moscow pushes forward with its invasion of Ukraine.

Putin also signed a bill that would allow fines or jail time for calling for sanctions against Russia with Moscow facing unprecedented economic penalties from Western capitals over the invasion, reports AFP.