Russia passes law for indefinite detention of war critics

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a new law that permits the indefinite imprisonment of individuals who oppose Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, without the need for formal charges. The legislation effectively rubber-stamps a draconian measure to suppress domestic dissent and criticism of the war. It represents a significant escalation in the Kremlin's internal crackdown, granting authorities broad powers to detain critics indefinitely. The move further tightens control over the information space and civil society within Russia.