Russia proposes 50x fine hike for 'extremist' material dissemination

The Russian government submitted a bill to the State Duma raising fines for 29 administrative offenses, with the minimum fine for disseminating 'extremist' materials (Article 20.29) increasing 50-fold. Fines also rise for 'discrediting' the armed forces and rally violations. This escalates legal pressure on political dissent, signaling intensified state repression.