Russian State Duma deputies have brought forth a bill proposing the confiscation of personal property from those convicted of spreading “fake news” about Russia’s war in Ukraine, a move aimed to increase censorship ahead of the 2024 Russian presidential election, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) assessed in its latest report on Jan. 15 Citing reports from independent Russian outlet Meduza, the ISW notes that lawmakers from the ruling United Russia party have proposed a bill targeting activities “against the security of the state,” seeking to confiscate assets like computers, tablets, o…