Two Russian journalists who also work for Western media have been taken into custody in Russia. According to consistent media reports, both are accused of participating in an extremist organization. They are also said to have provided material for publications by the deceased opposition politician Alexei Navalny. The pre-trial detention imposed on Saturday will initially apply until June.
One of the journalists is a cameraman who also worked for the American news agency AP. According to the AP, he was arrested in the Murmansk region of northern Russia. The news agency said it was very concerned about the arrest. Another journalist who also worked for several foreign media was arrested in Moscow. Several Russian media also reported on the second arrest.
The Kremlin is increasing pressure on the opposition
According to the Russian account, both allegedly provided video material for the YouTube channel ‘Navalny Live’, which is banned in Russia. It is one of several media projects founded by Kremlin opponent Alexei Navalny, who died in custody in February. Since Navalny’s death and President Vladimir Putin’s re-election in March, the Russian state has renewed its crackdown on opposition groups and independent media. At the same time, pressure on foreign media reporting from Russia is growing.
Several journalists have already been arrested
Last Friday, an employee of the Russian edition of Forbes magazine was arrested for allegedly defaming the military. Also in custody is a journalist who made the last videos about Navalny before his death. The Anti-Corruption Fund is currently causing a stir in Russia with a new documentary. It is about the rampant corruption in the country in the 1990s, when President Boris Yeltsin and Putin came to power.
Source: Krone
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