POLITICS● ELEVATED1d ago · Oct 12, 2026, 5:10 PM
Russian lawmakers propose tougher penalties for inciting ‘terrorism’ and riots. Online comments advocating mass unrest could mean up to six years in prison.
Meduza [en] · eastern europe
State Duma members Vasily Piskarev and Eduard Valeyev of United Russia have drafted a bill to toughen penalties for public calls for terrorism and mass unrest. The government has backed the bill, TASS reported, citing an official cabinet assessment the news agency obtained.
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