It was not clear whether the government intended to scrap the legislation, which critics said mimicked a law that stifles dissent in Russia, or was merely delaying it to assuage protesters.
Author: IVAN NECHEPURENKO
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Russia’s Wagner Mercenary Group Says It Has Stopped Recruiting Prisoners
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Russia says it will switch four occupied Ukrainian regions to Moscow time.
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Navalny Accuses Russian Prison Authorities of Using His Health as a Tool to Put Pressure on Him
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Putin Visits Ukraine War Headquarters
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