Russia Bans Independent TV Station Dozhd As 'Undesirable' Amid Ongoing Crackdown On Media

Russian prosecutors declared independent TV channel Dozhd an 'undesirable' organization, effectively banning it.
Dozhd had already relocated outside Russia after facing increasing restrictions since 2012.
The ban makes it illegal for Russians to work for or support Dozhd financially.
Dozhd has been critical of the Kremlin and accused of extremism, leading to its formal ban in March.
The move is part of Russia's broader crackdown on independent media and dissenting voices.