The practice, employed against at least three journalists in the restive region, is being used to limit free speech and chill news reporting, activists say.
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Telegram: Where Russians Turn for Uncensored Ukraine News
Telegram is the platform of choice for Russians seeking to escape Moscow’s propaganda web. But can it last?
How Russian Media Uses Fox News to Make Its Case
The conservative network has appeared hundreds of times in Russian media.
China’s Echoes of Russia’s Alternate Reality Intensify Around the World
China’s officials and state media are increasingly parroting Russian propaganda organs on the war in Ukraine, undercutting U.S. and European diplomatic efforts, even after the killings in Bucha.
For a Ukrainian Journalist, War Evokes Scars From Captivity
Stanislav Aseyev, a 32-year-old journalist, had documented his abuse in a prison run by Russian-backed separatists. Now, the war reminds him of why Ukrainians are fighting for their lives.
Even Before France Votes, the French Right Is a Big Winner
The dominance of right-wing ideas in France’s presidential election campaign follows years of cultural wars waged successfully by conservatives on television, in social media and in think tanks.
Hackers’ Fake Claims of Ukrainian Surrender Aren’t Fooling Anyone. So What’s Their Goal?
Experts say the hackers’ intentions might not be to actually trick anyone, but to erode confidence in Ukrainian media outlets and institutions.
Ukrainian Photojournalist Who Went Missing Near Kyiv Is Found Dead
Maks Levin, 40, was a prominent freelancer who had spent years covering the conflict in Ukraine.
Fed Up With Deadly Propaganda, Some Russian Journalists Quit
At least four state television employees have publicly resigned, citing regret for their roles in promoting false narratives about Ukraine.
Russia and Far-Right Americans Find Common Ground With Ukraine War
Some conservatives have echoed the Kremlin’s misleading claims about the war and vice versa, giving each other’s assertions a sheen of credibility.