Search: insult and defamation laws, head of government Vladimir Putin, outcome sustained
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| Date | Incident | Country | Tactic | Head of government | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 15, 2023 | Russia: journalist Maria Ponomarenko is sentenced to six years for reporting on a Mariupol strike | Russia (RSF 2026 rank: 172nd of 180) | Insult and defamation laws | Vladimir Putin | Sustained (February 15, 2023) |
| March 4, 2022 | Russia criminalizes 'fake' reporting on the military, up to 15 years in prison | Russia (RSF 2026 rank: 172nd of 180) | Insult and defamation laws | Vladimir Putin | Sustained |