Russia proposes stricter penalties for online calls to terrorism and riots

Russian lawmakers from United Russia have drafted a bill to increase prison sentences for public calls to terrorism and mass unrest, with online comments potentially punishable by up to six years. The government has endorsed the bill, signaling a tightening of domestic censorship ahead of potential unrest. This continues Russia's pattern of repressive legislation, but the explicit targeting of online speech marks a notable escalation in digital surveillance.