Explainer-How Russia is applying new laws to stifle dissent on Ukraine


  • World
  • Friday, 26 Aug 2022

FILE PHOTO - Russian opposition politician Yevgeny Roizman, detained and being investigated for criticizing Russia's involvement in the military conflict in Ukraine, stands inside a defendants' cage as he attends a court hearing in Yekaterinburg, Russia August 25, 2022. Natalia Chernokhatova/Octagon.Media via REUTERS

(Reuters) - A growing number of Russians are being prosecuted under laws aimed at stamping out criticism of Moscow's military actions in Ukraine.

Here is a look at the laws and how they are being applied.

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