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Russia Fines Nobel Peace Prize Winner, Novaya Gazeta Over ‘Foreign Agent’ Tags

Dmitry Muratov and Novaya Gazeta were fined for failing to mention the “foreign agent” status of jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny's groups.

Russia Labels Main LGBT Group 'Foreign Agent'

Authorities declared the Russian LGBT Network a "foreign agent" as part of a continuing crackdown on media outlets and rights groups.

Putin Rails Against ‘Monstrous’ West in Valdai Speech

The Russian president laid out the Russian alternative to pernicious Western trends and policies.

Russian Vote Monitor Named ‘Foreign Agent’ After $3 Donation From Armenian

The Golos NGO was designated a “foreign agent” just weeks ahead of parliamentary elections.

MEDIA CRACKDOWN

Russia Labels 2 More Media Outlets 'Foreign Agents'

More than 90 media outlets and individual journalists have been designated "foreign agents."

Putin Says Nobel No 'Shield' for Newspaper Editor

Dmitry Muratov won the prestigious prize as independent Russian media and journalists are increasingly labeled "foreign agents."

Russia Opens First ‘Foreign Agents’ Cases Against Individuals

Critics fear lawsuits against individuals labeled “foreign agents” represent a new stage in Russia’s crackdown on independent voices.

Russia Brands Bellingcat, Journalists ‘Foreign Agents’

The additions come hours after the independent Novaya Gazeta newspaper’s editor Dmitry Muratov received the Nobel Peace Prize.

FOREIGN AGENT CRACKDOWN

Russian Editor of Investigative Outlet Charged With Illegal Border Crossing

Russian authorities have added The Insider editor Roman Dobrokhotov to the country's wanted list.

Russia Names 4 More Independent Media Outlets ‘Foreign Agents’

Each of these outlets were created by Russian journalists who had earlier been named “foreign agents” themselves.

Russian Police Detain Journalists Protesting ‘Foreign Agent’ Crackdown

At least nine journalists from independent outlets were detained while staging single-picket protests Saturday.

Russian Investigative News Site The Insider Added to ‘Foreign Agents’ List

The outlet is known for its work with Bellingcat on investigations into the poisonings of Alexei Navalny and former spy Sergei Skripal.

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New ‘Undesirables’ Law Expands Activists’ Danger Zone

While most eyes were on Geneva, the Duma intensified its crackdown on dissent.

WEEKEND PROFILE

This Russian Teacher and Feminist Activist Is a ‘Foreign Media Agent’

“I look in the mirror and see a tired, aging legal entity.”

Moscow Bailiffs Visit RFE/RL Newsroom Over ‘Foreign Agent’ Fines

The bailiffs took inventory of the newsroom's equipment and informed them of proceedings to collect 5 million rubles ($67,000) in fines.

Russia Declares Independent VTimes News Site a ‘Foreign Agent’

The designation puts VTimes' future in jeopardy as it risks cratering its advertising budget and steep fines for violations.

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Putin Enacts Fines for Sharing Unlabeled ‘Foreign Agent’ Media Reports

Media organizations can now be fined up to $650 for distributing reports from “foreign agent” media without including the outlet's status.

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Meduza Launches Fundraiser in Bid to Survive ‘Foreign Agent’ Branding

The independent news site says its future is in jeopardy after its "foreign agent" designation led to an exodus of advertisers.

Russia Out to ‘Kill’ Popular News Site Meduza With ‘Foreign Agent’ Label, Editors Say

“Make no mistake: the authorities’ goal is to kill Meduza,” its chief editor said.

Russia to Require Candidates to Self-Report ‘Foreign Agent’ Status Under Newly Passed Law

Candidates who receive any amount of financial support from abroad will be required to label themselves as “foreign agents.”

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