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Articles with tag "Journalists"

'terrible murder'

Ukraine Detains 5 People for Killing Russian-Belarussian Journalist in 2016

Sheremet, who was killed in Kiev on his way to work, was known for his criticism of his home country's leadership.
press intimidation

Russian Investigative Journalist Says He Was Attacked in Moscow

The attack with an antiseptic green dye echoes past assaults on opposition politicians.
Timeline

The Aftermath of Journalist Ivan Golunov’s Case, Explained

Five months after Golunov's brief arrest on fabricated drug charges, many questions remain unanswered.
face charges

Russia Seeks Extradition of Journalist From Latvia

The Rosbalt reporter is accused of defamation by oligarch Alisher Usmanov.
Under the radar

Russian Journalist-Turned-Mercenary Killed in Libya – Reports

He is one of up to 35 Russian mercenaries reported to have died in an airstrike last month.
Meddling media

Russian Lawmakers Accuse BBC, Meduza, RFE/RL of Violating Election Law

The outlets are now at risk of being blocked within Russia as a result.
Watch your words

Russia Doles Out First ‘Fake News’ Fine Over Moscow Protest Interviews

Authorities deemed the interviews to be “actions aimed at stirring up the public masses.”
clandestine combat

Russian Reporters Receive Threats After Investigating Secret Military Group

"This is all simply an attempt to make us nervous, to distract from our journalistic work," Proekt's editor-in-chief said.
Set free

Iran Frees Detained Russian Journalist, Russian Embassy Says

Russia's Foreign Ministry had summoned the Iranian ambassador last week over Yuzik's detention.
Press freedom

Attacks on Journalists in Russia More Than Double Since 2017 – NGO

Most Russian journalists view these attacks and threats as an inevitable part of their professional lives, the report said.
controversial case

Iran Says Russian Journalist Was Detained for 'Visa Violation' Not Spying

Moscow has close economic and political ties with Tehran, and it is unusual for the latter to target Russian citizens.
In custody

Russian Journalist Detained in Iran on Espionage Charges

Yulia Yuzik reportedly faces up to 10 years on charges of cooperating with Israeli intelligence.
Frontline education

Cuts, Beatings and Sheep's Blood: Russian State Journalist Sues Over War Correspondent Course Injuries

“Injuries happen in hockey, right? This is just like in hockey,” the journalist's employer allegedly told him.
RSVP

Germany’s Deutsche Welle Snubs Russian Duma's Foreign Meddling Panel

The outlet’s journalism standards “preclude any interference in the internal affairs of other states,” its management said.
news

Почему я пошел на RT

Если главный поток голосов решит уйти из RT, то сама сеть и ее аудитория не исчезнет...
Prisoner abroad

Ukraine Frees Jailed Russian Journalist Vyshinsky on Bail

Vyshinsky was arrested in Ukraine last year over accusations of supporting pro-Russian separatists.
Turn down for what

Russia Fines CNN Broadcaster for Volume Violations

A media group that broadcasts CNN International in Russia was fined $3,000.
Visa violation

U.S. Journalist Fined for Interviewing Russian Environmental Asylum Seekers

Alina Simone was sued by a local mayor after she was spotted filming residents who had asked Canada's prime minister for asylum.
Dystopian drama

Russian Journalist Found Guilty Over 'Mind-Controlling' Orwell Reference

This is the first time that a journalist has been tried under a law that punishes media for “affecting the human subconscious.”
Golunov case

5 Moscow Police Officials Fired Over Investigative Journalist’s Arrest

Meduza reporter Ivan Golunov was released and the charges against him dropped over insufficient evidence after his arrest caused a national outcry.
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