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Russia Bans Independent Investigative Outlet Proekt with ‘Undesirable’ Label

Proekt has been behind several high-profile investigations into hidden wealth and corruption among Russia’s elites. 
opinion Vladimir Slivyak

Why Russia Was Not Ready for VTimes

The example of VTimes confirms what we have known for a long time already: There is no place for independent media in Russia.
Internet Ban

Russian Lawmakers Pass Bill to Make Web Giants Go Local

Foreign social media companies could be banned by the Russian government if they don't set up local offices in Russia.
media flight

Russia’s Newsru.com News Site Shuts Down After 21 Years

The news outlet cited financial and political difficulties as the basis of their decision to close.
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.
Information War

Russia Declares Independent News Site Meduza a ‘Foreign Agent’

Meduza said it rejected the decision "categorically" and would challenge it in court.
ESCALATING FINES

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

Russia's communications regulator warned the final bill could still increase.
‘Letting Koza go’

Russian Independent News Site Shuts Down After Editor’s Self-Immolation Death

Irina Slavina set herself on fire last October after coming under pressure from authorities for her reporting on local politics and corruption.
opinion Ilya Klishin

Russian Authorities Are Targeting Journalists, Historians and Activists. The Rest of Us Could Be Next.

Every day, without interruption, brings more searches, detentions, arrests and criminal charges.
opinion Mark Galeotti

Safronov Case Marks an Escalation of a New Campaign Against Dissent

The Kremlin has unleashed the Federal Security Service against critical voices in the media and cultural spheres.
Press Freedom

Russian Independent Magazine Editor Detained after Police Raid

The arrest is linked to the detention of the adviser to Russia’s space chief and former Kommersant and Vedomosti journalist Ivan Safronov.
Press Freedom

Russian Journalist Found Guilty of 'Justifying Terrorism' Avoids Jail Time

The judge found Prokopyeva guilty and ordered her to pay a fine of 500,000 rubles ($6,950).
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.
RELEASED

Russian Journalist Ilya Azar Released After 10 Days in Jail

Azar's arrest sparked outrage among his colleagues and friends, some of whom were also detained for picketing in his support.
'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.
SECHIN vs. RBC

Rosneft Launches $610M Defamation Lawsuit Against Russian Media Outlet

Oil giant seeks damages over RBC report on Venezuelean exit deal.
opinion Ilya Klishin

Russia's Independent Media Is Under Attack Again as Apathy Reigns

Many find it hard to care that the authorities are strangling Vedomosti.
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.
Be Nice

Russian Judges Eye Punishments for ‘Biased’ Media Coverage

The courts reportedly want to penalize “the manipulation of public opinion toward the judiciary.”
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