In a recent crackdown in Russia, multiple journalists have been arrested on charges of 'extremism' linked to their work with opposition groups and Western media. Among those detained are Forbes journalist Sergei Mingazov, Reuters producer Konstantin Gabov, and AP journalist Sergey Karelin, who are accused of spreading false information and producing content for the late dissident Alexei Navalny's team. These arrests have sparked international concern, highlighting ongoing issues of press freedom in Russia. The charges could lead to long-term imprisonment if the journalists are convicted.
Two Russian journalists, who have previously worked for DW and other international media, have been arrested over accusations of "extremism." The claims are linked to YouTube videos on the channel once run by late opposition leader Alexei Navalny. https://t.co/y4aXxKqGWo
Russian journalist placed in pretrial detention in alleged extremism case https://t.co/1HwjDCqpYl
Russia continues to suppress freedom of speech. Journalists Sergei Karelin and Konstantin Gabov, who worked for the @AP and @Reuters, were arrested in Russia. They are accused of working for the company of the deceased politician Alexei Navalny. #StopRussianAggression
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Russia in recent days. More arrests...more journalists: * Sergei Mingazov (charge: allegedly spreading ‘false info’ about army) * Konstantin Gabov (‘extremism’ charge) * Sergey Karelin (‘extremism’ charge, reports AP)
/1. In Russia there is a series of arrests of journalists who work with Western media. Three days in a row Russian media report about detention of a new journalist. • Forbes journalist Sergei Mingazov was detained in Khabarovsk. • Reuters producer Konstantin Gabov arrested… https://t.co/yDU2wCtqhm
Russian journalists jailed on 'extremism' charges for work for Putin critic group #Russian #journalists #Putin #jail https://t.co/D04Bbw4WM6
#BREAKING Russia arrests journalist for 'extremism', accused of making videos for late dissident Navalny's team: agency https://t.co/7wiGPYvbzq
Putin’s Russia has detained American @RFERL journalist Alsu Kurmasheva for over six months. Alsu's husband @PashaButorin has been her tireless advocate. Pavel is here with us at the @whca dinner tonight. @POTUS should meet him and do everything he can to #FreeAlsu. https://t.co/RnzGoUoBUh
A Russian journalist linked to late opposition leader Alexei Navalny has been arrested over accusations of "extremism." If convicted, he could face years in prison. https://t.co/wfGD5y8e6H
I know it’s a Saturday night but a Russian court has just arrested our Reuters colleague. Journalism is not a crime. Konstantin is a TV producer, not an “extremist”. He ought to be released immediately. https://t.co/ia83iqJkM7