A bill imposing fines for disclosing state secrets in media has been approved in the third reading and sent to the Federation Council. Fines for individuals will range from 20,000 to 30,000 rubles.

A bill imposing fines for disclosing state secrets in media has been approved in the third reading and sent to the Federation Council. Fines for individuals will range from 20,000 to 30,000 rubles.

@ovdinfolive 22 Jul 2025, 16:38

Starting from autumn 2025, using VPN services in Russia will be considered an aggravating circumstance in criminal cases. Circumventing blocks will not be deemed a crime, but the new amendments raise concerns.

@meduzalive 22 Jul 2025, 14:46

The State Duma approved a bill imposing fines for disclosing state secrets in the media. Fines for individuals will range from 20,000 to 30,000 rubles, while officials will face fines from 50,000 to 100,000 rubles.

@ovdinfolive 22 Jul 2025, 13:28

The State Duma passed a bill imposing fines for searching extremist information online. The law sparked confusion, with 67 deputies voting against it. Popular messaging apps and social networks are now under threat of bans.

@eshkinkrot 22 Jul 2025, 11:37

The State Duma approved a law recognizing the use of VPN as an aggravating circumstance in the commission of crimes. This change aims to increase accountability for criminal actions online.

@varlamov_news 22 Jul 2025, 11:33

Госдума приняла закон, признающий использование VPN в России отягчающим обстоятельством при совершен

@meduzalive 22 Jul 2025, 11:32

The State Duma has passed a law imposing fines for searching extremist materials online, including the use of VPNs. 306 deputies voted in favor, 67 opposed, and 22 abstained.

@meduzalive 22 Jul 2025, 11:12

The State Duma adopted a law imposing fines for searching extremist materials online and advertising VPNs. The law also includes penalties for transferring SIM cards and violating interactions with government agencies.

@ovdinfolive 22 Jul 2025, 11:11

The State Duma approved a bill imposing fines for searching prohibited information. Fines will reach up to ₽5000 for extremist content and up to ₽500,000 for advertising VPNs. The law takes effect on September 1.

@shot_shot 22 Jul 2025, 11:11

The State Duma approved a law imposing fines for searching extremist materials and advertising VPN services. This decision aims to strengthen internet control.

@varlamov_news 22 Jul 2025, 11:10