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chilling effect

Russian Parliament Backs Law to Label Individuals 'Foreign Agents'

Critics say the law will tighten curbs on the media.
Syria Beheading

Kremlin Says Syria Beheading Video Not Linked to Russian Forces

"I am certain that this has no relation to Russian military operations in Syria," the Kremlin spokesman said.
Pledge of allegiance

Siberian Schoolkids Must Sing Russian National Anthem Daily

The new decree aims to make students patriots who are "ready to work in the interests of their family, society and country."
off the air

Latvia Bans 9 Russian TV Stations Over Ties to Sanctioned Billionaire

Yury Kovalchuk, a banker close to President Vladimir Putin, has been on the EU blacklist since 2014.

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