Russian publisher censors Joe Hill novel, removes Putin reference and Ukraine war mention

Russian publisher Eksmo altered passages in the Russian translation of Joe Hill's 'King Sorrow,' removing a reference to Putin and replacing Russia's invasion of Ukraine with 'war in Europe.' This reflects ongoing self-censorship in Russian publishing to avoid legal repercussions under censorship laws, indicating continued state pressure on cultural expression.

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