Russia Moves to Revoke Telecom Licenses Over Owners' Convictions, Including Army Discreditation

The Russian government has submitted a bill that would allow revocation of telecom operator licenses if their owners have criminal convictions, explicitly including charges of discrediting the armed forces. This extends state control over the telecommunications sector, using legal mechanisms to penalize dissent. The move signals tightening domestic political repression and could affect market participants with politically exposed owners.

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