Overview

• Konstantin Gabov and Sergey Karelin, journalists allegedly linked to Navalny, face extremism charges in Russia.
• The arrests are part of a broader crackdown on dissent that has intensified since Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
• Journalists and activists are being targeted under laws criminalizing 'false information' about the military.
• The crackdown has led to multiple detentions, including that of Forbes journalist Sergei Mingazov for alleged fake news.
• International concern grows as journalists face harsh penalties, including potential prison terms of up to six years.