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Russia Puts Astra Editor Anastasia Chumakova on Terrorist–Extremist List

The move marks an escalation from a prior foreign‑agent label, triggering bans on media activity with sweeping financial restrictions.

Overview

  • Rosfinmonitoring added Anastasia Chumakova to its federal terrorist and extremist registry on October 29, listing her full name, birth date, and city of Ulyanovsk.
  • The designation bars listed persons from interacting with media, posting information online, organizing public events, and taking part in elections.
  • Financial access is largely cut off under the registry rules, with limited exceptions for tax payments, wages, and compensation.
  • The Ministry of Justice had previously designated the Astra internet portal as a foreign agent on October 25, 2024.
  • Court materials reported earlier administrative cases against Chumakova under the foreign‑agent law and a prior fine, while she is reported to reside outside Russia.