Russia has declared the English-language newspaper The Moscow Times an “undesirable organization.” Cooperating with the outlet can entail sentences of up to five years in prison
The Russian Prosecutor General’s Office on Wednesday banned the online newspaper The Moscow Times.
The website was blocked in Russia for allegedly discrediting the country’s military shortly after the start of Kremlin-backed invasion of Ukraine.
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The Russian Prosecutor General’s Office on Wednesday banned the online newspaper The Moscow Times.
The website was blocked in Russia for allegedly discrediting the country’s military shortly after the start of Kremlin-backed invasion of Ukraine.
The Prosecutor General’s Office classified the newspaper as an “undesirable organization,” saying it was undermining Russia’s leadership.
The designation means that any cooperation with or payments to the outlet are now considered a criminal offense carrying sentences of up to five years in prison.
“The work of the publishing house is aimed at discrediting the decisions of the Russian leadership in both domestic and foreign policy,” the statement said.
Other Russian outlets such as Novaya Gazeta, Meduza, The Insider and Istories have also been classified as “undesirable” and banned.
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