Putin passed new laws on August 5th suppressing the free exchange of ideas.
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Updated Aug 5
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What happened
Putin passed new laws on August 5th suppressing the free exchange of ideas.
Who's involved
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Vladimir Putin
2nd and 4th President of Russia (2000-2008, 2012-present), 7th and 11th Prime Minister of Russia (1999-2000, 2008-2012), Director of the Federal Security Service (1998-1999) and Deputy Mayor of Saint Petersburg (1994-1996)
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