Russia has cracked down on free speech and placed strict propaganda controls on what citizens see and hear about the brutal war in Ukraine.
Earlier this month, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed into law a rule that criminalizes reporting that contradicts the Russian government’s version of events. The law has forced many independent media outlets to leave the country, shut down — or face potential lengthy prison terms.
Julia Ioffe, reporter and founding partner of the media company Puck, joined “Morning Edition” to discuss how Russia is sanitizing the war to warp its citizens’ views. Listen here.
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