Putin has introduced draconial penalties - up to 15 years in jail - for Russian citizens who dare to criticise the invasion of Ukraine. He has even banned the use of the words ‘war’ and ‘invasion’ - preferring ‘special operations’ - while insisting Russian forces are ‘liberating’ Ukraine (some captured Russian soldiers have expressed surprise at not being ‘welcomed’ with open arms as they marched into Ukraine). Putin has also limited access to news websites, including the BBC and Radio Free Europe. It’s a small crumb of comfort to know that the BBC is held in high regard around the world - though not in the Kremlin - as a source of (relatively) unbiased news.
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