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- Russia’s prosecutor general labels The Moscow Times as “undesirable.”
- The declaration is part of a broader crackdown on media.
- The status could lead to the newspaper’s activities being curtailed in Russia.
Understanding Russia’s Media Crackdown
The Moscow Times, a prominent newspaper, has been targeted by Russian authorities.
In a move that intensifies the clampdown on independent media, the Russian prosecutor general’s office has branded The Moscow Times as an “undesirable organization.” This designation puts the newspaper at risk of having its operations restricted within the country. The action against The Moscow Times is seen as part of a larger pattern of suppressing media voices that are critical of the government. The declaration of the newspaper as undesirable is likely to have significant implications for press freedom in Russia.
