Door F...: Russian Parliament Votes On Bill Opening

This law builds upon March 2022 legislation that already imposed jail terms of up to 15 years for criticizing the war.

Confiscation applies to those convicted of "discrediting" the armed forces, spreading "fake news" about the military, calling for anti-Russian sanctions, or inciting extremist activities.

In February 2024, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a law allowing the state to from individuals convicted of spreading "deliberately false information" about the country's military. This legislation represents a significant escalation in the Kremlin's crackdown on dissent since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine. Key Provisions of the Law Russian Parliament Votes on Bill Opening Door f...

The law specifically targets Russians who have fled the country but continue to earn income from local assets, such as rental properties.

By early 2026, reports indicated a massive surge in property confiscation rulings—increasing from approximately 11,000 in 2023 to over 31,000 by 2025—as the state increasingly uses these measures to penalize dissent and supplement the war-strained budget. This law builds upon March 2022 legislation that

Authorities can seize assets that were gained through criminal means or used to finance activities deemed a threat to national security.

Convicted individuals may also be stripped of honorary state titles. Context and Impact This legislation represents a significant escalation in the

The bill was fast-tracked through the State Duma (lower house) and Federation Council (upper house) in early 2024, receiving near-unanimous support.