Putin Signs Law Criminalizing Denial of Nazi Genocide of Soviets
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- •The law specifically targets denial of the Nazi genocide against Soviet citizens during World War II.
- •The legislation was signed by President Vladimir Putin on April 9, 2026.
- •The law introduces criminal penalties for those found guilty of denying this historical genocide.
- •The law reflects Russia's ongoing efforts to control historical narratives related to World War II.
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- ▸If Russian authorities actively enforce the new law then individuals and groups denying the Nazi genocide of Soviet people could face prosecution, affecting public discourse and academic research in Russia.
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