Coverage dated January 25, 2023

Russia Outlaws Meduza News Site in Latest Media Crackdown

Headline from Voice of America

The designation is the latest in a yearslong campaign by the Kremlin to curb independent media and stop their reporting from reaching ordinary Russians in a crackdown that has escalated since Russia invaded Ukraine last year

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Reports & sources

5 articles, oldest first.

  1. The Guardian

    Russia outlaws Meduza in attempt to stamp out independent news (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Outlet declared ‘undesirable’, with journalists, sources and donors facing threat of prosecution

  2. Deutsche Welle

    Russia outlaws Meduza news website – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Deutsche Welle's feed description

    Meduza, a popular independent news website based outside Russia, was deemed an "undesirable" entity. Moscow has upped its media censorship since invading Ukraine last year.

  3. MyNorthwest

    Russia declares critical news outlet Meduza 'undesirable' (opens MyNorthwest)

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    MyNorthwest's feed description

    MOSCOW (AP) -- Russian authorities declared the independent Russian news website Meduza as an undesirable organization Thursday, the latest in a series of

  4. Voice of America

    Russia Outlaws Meduza News Site in Latest Media Crackdown (opens Voice of America)

    Published

    Voice of America's feed description

    The designation is the latest in a yearslong campaign by the Kremlin to curb independent media and stop their reporting from reaching ordinary Russians in a crackdown that has escalated since Russia invaded Ukraine last year

  5. Al Jazeera

    Russia labels news outlet Meduza an ‘undesirable organisation’ (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    Authorities allege Latvia-based publication threatens Russia’s constitutional system and security.

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