Russia Intensifies Crackdown on Independent Journalists

Six journalists arrested on extremism charges as the country marks one year since Evan Gershkovich's detention.

Six journalists, including Antonina Favorskaya who filmed Alexei Navalny's last video, were arrested in Russia on charges of extremist activities.
The arrests coincide with the one-year anniversary of American reporter Evan Gershkovich's detention, marking a continued crackdown on independent journalism.
Favorskaya was re-arrested on charges of participating in an extremist organization after being detained for 10 days on a charge of disobeying the police.
Reporters Without Borders condemns the arbitrary arrests and violence against journalists, highlighting the persecution of independent media in Russia.
The detained journalists covered various aspects of Navalny's life and opposition activities, and their arrests are part of a wider crackdown against dissent.