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Articles with tag "Journalists"

lengthy sentence

Siberian Muckraker Who Investigated Oil Theft Jailed for Blackmail, Pornography

Eduard Shmonin links his charges to his investigation alleging industrial-scale oil theft with FSB and police involvement.
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.
world press freedom day

Journalists Worldwide Urge Russia to Stop Persecuting Independent Media

Nearly 250 journalists from 63 countries decried the "unprecedented pressure" against independent media like DOXA, Meduza and iStories.
legal assault

Russian Billionaires, Rosneft Sue Over Book on Putin’s Rise – FT

“Putin’s People” centers on the rise of President Vladimir Putin and his relationship with wealthy oligarchs.
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.
Press Detentions

Russian Journalists Detained After Covering Pro-Navalny Rallies

The journalists from two leading independent news outlets had press accreditation and were wearing the required yellow press jackets.
open letters

Prominent Academics, Media Figures Show Support for Raided Russian Journalists

Nearly 300 international academics and Russian YouTuber Yury Dud decried the latest actions against DOXA editors and Roman Anin.
'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...
media pressure

Russian Student Journalists Face Jail Over Navalny Protest Video

DOXA's editors were charged over a video that tells their peers not to be afraid to voice their opinions at the protests.
‘UNCERTAIN FUTURE’

Raided Investigative Journalist Says Russian Independent Media Is Under Threat

Roman Anin spoke to The Moscow Times after being questioned and having his home searched by the authorities.
criminal inquiry

Russian Agents Raid Home of Investigative Journalist

"What is happening now to Roman Anin is a story of revenge," his colleagues said.
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."
abrupt closure

Russian State-Funded Sputnik News Pulls Out of Britain

Reports in The Times said the news agency raised concerns toward the “increasingly hostile” political environment in the UK.
unwelcome guest

Russian Journalist’s Georgia Visit Sparks Protests

Protesters said they opposed Vladimir Pozner’s visit over his comments that Georgia would never regain its breakaway regions.
'skopinsky maniac'

Socialite Sobchak Faces Blowback for Interview With Russian Serial Rapist

Critics accuse Ksenia Sobchak of giving a platform to a criminal and warn that the interview on her YouTube channel could inspire copycat acts.
unannounced searches

Russian Police Raid Khodorkovsky-Backed Media, Opposition Group

The raids have been linked to a continuing clampdown on opposition politicians and municipal councillors.
info crackdown

Russia Orders Closure of Independent News Site’s Twitter Account

MBKh Media's editor-in-chief said the request marks “a new tactic” by the authorities to put pressure on social platforms.
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