Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a law that makes it a crime to spread online information insulting Russia's government. Alexander Zemlianichenko/AP hide caption toggle caption Alexander Zemlianichenko/AP World Russia Criminalizes The Spread Of Online News Which 'Disrespects' The Government March 18, 2019 • President Vladimir Putin signed the new law, which allows punishment of individuals with fines and jail time for the spread of "fake news."
