The Russian government has drafted legislation that would prohibit members of the armed forces from sharing on the Internet any information about themselves, their fellow soldiers, or the military itself. The bill has already been submitted to the State Duma for consideration by federal lawmakers.
The ban would apply, among other things, to photos, videos, and geolocation data. The legislation’s explanatory note says soldiers who violate the new regulations would be subject to disciplinary action, and military contractors could be dismissed outright. The government cites data leaks in Syria as an example of why a new policy is needed.
