Russia Enacts Law to Confiscate Assets for Discrediting Military

The Russian parliament has unanimously passed a bill allowing the confiscation of assets from individuals convicted of discrediting the military, with President Putin's signature expected soon.

• The new bill targets individuals spreading 'deliberately false information' about Russia's military, inciting 'extremist activities,' or harming state security.
• Russian authorities will now be able to confiscate money, valuables, and other assets, excluding real estate, from convicted individuals.
• The legislation builds on existing laws that made discrediting the Russian military a criminal offense, leading to long prison terms for critics.
• Vyacheslav Volodin, the lower house speaker, emphasized the bill's role in punishing 'traitors' and strengthening penalties against those undermining the military.
• The Kremlin asserts that Russian society supports the military campaign in Ukraine, amidst intensified suppression of dissent.

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