Kremlin threatens to fine media outlets reporting ‘inflated numbers of protesters’

The Russian media watchdog, Roskomnadzor, threatened to block and fine the media outlets providing “inflated numbers of participants in illegal rallies” and for reporting “alleged incidents of violence and clashes”. “Fakes about unsanctioned rallies have started circulating on social networks. According to the requirements of the Prosecutor General’s Office and Roskomnadzor, social networks will be blocking access to false information,
Read more