Novaya Gazeta Editor-in-Chief Detained for 'Discrediting' Military

Sergey Sokolov faces charges amid Russia's crackdown on independent media, highlighting escalating censorship.

Sergey Sokolov, editor-in-chief of Novaya Gazeta, was detained and fined by Russian authorities for 'discrediting' the military.
The charges stem from material posted on the outlet's Telegram channel, considered to violate wartime censorship laws.
Novaya Gazeta, known for its investigative journalism, has faced escalating crackdowns since Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Despite being banned and facing financial pressures, Novaya Gazeta continues to publish through alternative platforms like Telegram.
The arrest is part of a broader pattern of censorship and crackdown on independent media in Russia.