I can only presume that you are replying to the grandparent because I did not define my notion of 'freedom of speech' but provided an explanation of some very c

I can only presume that you are replying to the grandparent because I did not define my notion of 'freedom of speech' but provided an explanation of some very clear objectives on a strategic level that I've gathered from Russian and Chinese sources. Maybe my comment wasn't clear: I said, yes, some restrictions had been introduced. But that is only a small detail, dictated by the SMO. Every time that western media trots out the tired subject of Russian censorship, they miss the real story. But back to that small detail. If you don't believe that there are some speech restrictions because of the SMO, you only need to listen to Russian commentators who often self censor and also explain why. And if you'd like a source, here is a law that was passed by the Duma. https://sozd.duma.gov.ru/bill/1070431-7 https://sozd.duma.gov.ru/bill/1070431-7 I'm making no judgment. BTW you need a Russian VPN to read it otherwise it may not load. Western media talk about it but don't provide a link.