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Forbes Russia Editor Resigns Over Deleted Article

Forbes reported that the daughter of a state corporation received student financial aid despite not qualifying for it.

Belarus State TV Workers Join Anti-Lukashenko Strike

The journalists are demanding that the authorities invalidate the election results, release political prisoners and abolish media censorship.

Dozens of Journalists Attacked or Detained Amid Violent Belarus Crackdown

The Belarusian Association of Journalists said it has documented at least 62 attacks or detentions.

Russian Journalists Targeted, Missing in Belarus Crackdown

At least 11 Russian journalists have been jailed, expelled or are still missing in Belarus following the overnight unrest.

contentious election

Belarus’ Lukashenko Threatens to Kick Out Foreign Press Over Protest Coverage

He accused foreign journalists of “calling for riots” and hurling “insult after insult” ahead of next month's election.

press under threat

Russian News Crew Attacked Amid U.S. Govt Crackdown on Portland Protests

Russia’s Channel One broadcaster said it believes federal agents attacked its news crew and left them with minor injuries.

Russian Opposition Media Editor Quits Amid Wave of Harassment Claims

The claims are the latest in a string of harassment scandals at some of Russia's main liberal media outlets.

show of solidarity

Kremlin Pool Journalists Defend Ex-Colleague Indicted for Treason

In a rare joint video address, reporters from both state-run and independent outlets questioned Safronov's treason charges.

TREASON CHARGES

Russia Detains Ex-Defense Reporter for Treason

Ivan Safronov’s detention comes two months after he started to work as Roscosmos chief Dmitry Rogozin's aide.

SHOW OF SUPPORT

Colleagues Rally Behind Russian Former Journalist Detained for Treason

Ivan Safronov was arrested after starting a new job as aide to Russia’s space chief.

Freedom of Speech

Russia Seeks 6 Years Jail for Journalist in 'Terror Case'

Svetlana Prokopyeva's case has drawn outrage from supporters and rights groups.

Journalist Assaulted at Polling Station During Vote on Putin’s Rule

Critics say the weeklong vote is designed to limit independent observers’ ability to track voter fraud.

Kadyrov Accused of Masterminding Murder Plot Against Georgian TV Host Who Insulted Putin

The suspect was working “on the orders of Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov,” the would-be victim's boss said.

Top Russian Newspaper Editors Quit, Denouncing Pro-Kremlin Censorship

Kremlin critics said the exodus likely sounded the death knell for Vedomosti in its current incarnation.

'outrageous cruelty'

Moscow Slams U.S. 'Police Impunity' Over Attacks on Media

A producer for Russian state media was hurt when police fired rubber bullets and a grenade to disperse a protest.

'Public Humiliation'

Specter of Oil Giant Rosneft Looms Over Russian Independent Media

Reporters at Russia's top liberal business daily have denounced censorship under its new acting editor-in-chief.

continued crackdown

Moscow Police Resume Detaining Jailed Journalist’s Supporters

The protesters are calling for the release of a well-known journalist and activist who was himself jailed for a protest.

protest crackdown

Leading Russian Journalists Detained for Protesting in Support of Jailed Colleague

They had been protesting the arrest of popular journalist and activist Ilya Azar.

censorship debate

Russia Pushes Google to Block Report on Low Virus Deaths, Probes NYT and FT

“I believe the demand to remove the news ... is pure political censorship,” MBKh Media’s chief editor said.

statistics standoff

NYT Defies Russia’s Call to Retract Report on Coronavirus Deaths

Both The New York Times and the Financial Times reported that Russia could be undercounting its Covid-19 deaths.

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