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Articles with tag "Journalists"

fatal illness

Young Russian Journalist Dies From Coronavirus

Regional health authorities have been accused of allegedly withholding the news of her diagnosis.
threat from the west

‘Pro-Western’ Activists Posing as Journalists Are Infiltrating Russia’s Military, Defense Minister Claims

The defense minister didn’t specify which journalists or news organizations he was referring to.
'malicious motive'

Trump Campaign Is Suing New York Times Over Russia Opinion Piece

The libel suit accuses the paper of publishing a false piece that suggested Russia and the Trump campaign had a deal in the 2016 U.S. election.
on the list

Russia Adds U.S. News Site RFE/RL to ‘Foreign Agent’ Roster

RFE/RL said it recently filed the paperwork to register its Russian-language service as a “foreign agent” with Russia’s tax authorities.
under attack

Prominent Russian Journalist, Lawyer Attacked in Chechnya

The two were in Chechnya to attend the trial of a blogger who was jailed after showing the alleged luxury properties of Chechen officials.
interrogated officials

Russian Officers Charged With Framing Investigative Journalist Golunov

The officers face criminal charges of abuse of power, falsification of evidence and drug trafficking.
press freedom

Russian Journalists Wage Solidarity Campaign for Colleague Jailed on Terrorism Charges

“We believe that journalists shouldn’t be kept in jail and tried for their professional activity,” speakers said in a video address.
Be nice

Russian Official Walks Back Call to ‘Wipe Out’ Critical Journalists

“They need to be wiped out, as the people say,” Ignatyev was quoted as saying about journalists critical of the authorities.
Delayed Repercussions

Criminal Case Opened Against Cops Who Arrested Russian Journalist Golunov

The officers face charges of abuse of power over Golunov's arrest on falsified drug charges in June.
Conflicting theories

Russian Journalists in Africa Were Killed in ‘Robbery,’ Investigators Say

The slain reporters’ colleagues and relatives have questioned the robbery theory and reports have linked their deaths to the Wagner mercenary group.
'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.
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