Russian lawmakers approve bill to seize property from army critics
Al Jazeera
The State Duma, parliament’s lower house, approved the bill by a 395-3 vote in the first of three required readings.
Russian lawmakers have approved a bill to confiscate properties, money and valuables of anyone convicted of spreading criticism of the Russian army.
The State Duma, parliament’s lower house, passed the bill with 395 votes for and three against on Wednesday in the first of three required readings.
Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin, who co-authored the bill, told lawmakers that the measure was “not enough” to stop the army’s critics.
“They live comfortably, renting out property, continuing to receive royalties at the expense of Russian citizens. They use these funds to support the Nazi regime,” Volodin said.
“The decision adopted should stop those who commit crimes against the security of our country, who consider it possible to insult our citizens, soldiers and officers, and who support the Nazis,” he added.
