Russia - Wave of attempts to intimidate independent media in run-up to presidential election

Reporters without borders

Reporters Without Borders is extremely concerned by attempts to intimidate independent national media in recent days in Russia. “Whether the result of a change in strategy by the Kremlin or simultaneous initiatives by zealous subordinates, these manoeuvres must stop at once,” Reporters Without Borders said. “The warning shot fired across radio Echo of Moscow's bows by its leading shareholder is the latest in a series of moves to reorganize independent media in the past few months. “Like the (...)

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