Russian Lawmakers Pursue New Powers to Close ‘Disrespectful’ Media

INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
following the invasion of Ukraine on Feb
24
The European Union banned Russian state-run broadcaster RT and the Sputnik news agency on Feb
The law has already led to several arrests, including those of teachers and a police officer.Since the start of its war with Ukraine, Russia
has blocked at least 32 foreign and domestic news websites, including the BBC