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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy railed against NATO's decision to reject a no-fly zone over his country. Meanwhile, the US called Russia's attack on a nuclear plant "incredibly reckless."

Several major Western news outlets said they were suspending or halting reporting from Russia after the country's national legislative body, known as the State Duma, approved laws making it a crime to spread "false news" about the military and to advocate for the introduction of foreign sanctions against Russia as Moscow pursues its invasion of Ukraine.

Several major Western news outlets said they were suspending or halting reporting from Russia after the country's national legislative body, known as the State Duma, approved laws making it a crime to spread "false news" about the military and to advocate for the introduction of foreign sanctions against Russia as Moscow pursues its invasion of Ukraine.

New York, Mar 4 (EFE).- CNN and Bloomberg News joined the BBC Friday in suspending operations in Russia in response to a law that mandates up to 15 years in jail for intentionally spreading “fake” news about the Russian military campaign in Ukraine. “CNN will stop broadcasting in Russia while we continue to evaluate the …

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy railed against NATO's decision to reject a no-fly zone over his country. Meanwhile, the US called Russia's attack on a nuclear plant "incredibly reckless."

BBC and Bloomberg News were among the media outlets that instructed Russia-based reporters to cease news gathering after a new law cracked down on news and free speech.

A new law passed by the Russian parliament bans the distribution of “false news” about military operations in Ukraine

Some local and international media are suspending coverage or operations in Russia in response to the country’s new ‘fake news’ law.

Anyone found to be intentionally spreading "fake" news can now be punished with up to 15 years behind bars.