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Articles with tag "Foreign Agents"

growing 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.
CRACKDOWN

Russian Police Detain Journalists Protesting ‘Foreign Agent’ Crackdown

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

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.
opinion Damelya Aitkhozina

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.”
dropping in

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.
new pressure

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.
disclaimer required

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.
call for support

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.
under pressure

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.
red tape

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.”
'chilling effect'

U.S.-Funded Radio Calls on European Court to Halt Russia Fines

RFE/FL, which Moscow designated a "foreign agent" several years ago, said it was facing fines of up to $33 million.
under pressure

U.S.-Funded RFE/RL to Move Staff Out of Russia Over Crippling ‘Foreign Agent’ Fines – BBC

RFE/RL faces nearly $1 million in fines for violations related to its “foreign agent” designation in Russia, a move its president calls “illegitimate...
now or never

Russia Issues Deadline to U.S.-Funded Radio Over Fines

The fines against RFE/RL have been described as "the heaviest fines ever imposed on a media outlet in Russia."
state supervision

Russian NGOs Plead With Putin Over ‘Indirect’ Foreign Funding Rules – Kommersant

More than 50 NGOs say the requirements will leave the homeless, elderly, orphans and seriously ill without support due to fewer donations.
financial pressure

Russia Fines RFE/RL $500K Under ‘Foreign Agent’ Law

RFE/RL has accused Russia of trying to squeeze it out of the country with “disastrous” foreign agent labeling requirements and fines.
under scrutiny

Russia Labels Navalny-Linked Doctors’ Union a ‘Foreign Agent’ – Reports

The designation requires the organization to report its activities and face crippling financial audits.
ESCALATING FINES

Russia Fines Radio Free Europe $150K Under 'Foreign Agent' Law

Russia's communications regulator warned the final bill could still increase.
lacking label

Russia Fines RFE/RL for ‘Foreign Agent’ Breaches

RFE/RL recently said it is facing an “existential moment” under crippling fines and threats of prison as Russia tightens its “foreign agent” law...
financial chokehold

Russia Seeks to Squeeze Out U.S.-Funded Media – NYT

RFE/RL reportedly faces steep fines in Russia for failing to label its content as produced by a “foreign agent.”
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