Overview

• Two Russian journalists, Konstantin Gabov and Sergey Karelin, were recently arrested on charges of 'extremism' for their alleged association with Navalny's anti-corruption activities.
• The crackdown includes accusations against journalists for producing content for Navalny's YouTube channel, NavalnyLIVE, which investigates Kremlin corruption.
• Additional journalists face charges for spreading 'false information' about Russian military actions in Ukraine, reflecting a broader suppression of independent media.
• The Russian government has intensified its efforts to silence dissent following its invasion of Ukraine, targeting journalists, activists, and critics.
• Western leaders and human rights organizations have condemned the arrests, calling for the immediate release of detained journalists and an end to the suppression of free speech.