The bill was fast-tracked through the State Duma (lower house) and Federation Council (upper house) in early 2024, receiving near-unanimous support.

Confiscation applies to those convicted of "discrediting" the armed forces, spreading "fake news" about the military, calling for anti-Russian sanctions, or inciting extremist activities.

Convicted individuals may also be stripped of honorary state titles. Context and Impact

By early 2026, reports indicated a massive surge in property confiscation rulings—increasing from approximately 11,000 in 2023 to over 31,000 by 2025—as the state increasingly uses these measures to penalize dissent and supplement the war-strained budget.

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The bill was fast-tracked through the State Duma (lower house) and Federation Council (upper house) in early 2024, receiving near-unanimous support.

Confiscation applies to those convicted of "discrediting" the armed forces, spreading "fake news" about the military, calling for anti-Russian sanctions, or inciting extremist activities.

Convicted individuals may also be stripped of honorary state titles. Context and Impact

By early 2026, reports indicated a massive surge in property confiscation rulings—increasing from approximately 11,000 in 2023 to over 31,000 by 2025—as the state increasingly uses these measures to penalize dissent and supplement the war-strained budget.