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Russians who have criticised Putin’s war efforts in Ukraine are at risk of losing their property under new legislation being considered by the Kremlin. The state could seize the property of people convicted of defamation of the armed forces or who have endorsed sanctions against their own country. Criticising Moscow’s “special military operation” has been a crime since they invaded Ukraine in February 2022, however, the new bill would make punishments even harsher. Those who have condemned the Kremlin and left the country but make money through renting their homes could have their property sei…

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