# Russia Passes Legislation Banning 'Disrespect' of Authorities and 'Fake News'

The Moscow Times, 2019-03-07

- Address: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2019/03/07/russia-passes-legislation-banning-disrespect-of-authorities-and-fake-news-a64742
- Kind: reporting
- Last checked: 2026-09-23
- Archived copy: none yet

## Cited by

- [Russia: new laws penalize online "fake news" and "disrespecting authorities"](https://thewaronnews.com/incidents/2019-russia-fake-news-disrespect-law)
- [Claim 726: The Moscow Times reported that Russian lawmakers passed a package of bills to punish internet users and journalists for disrespecting the authorities or spreading fake news.](https://thewaronnews.com/claims/726)

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