Russian Journalists Sentenced for Navalny Ties
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April 15, 2025 19:07
moscow - Four Russian journalists sentenced to prison for ties with Navalny. Press freedom under pressure in Russia.
Russian Journalists Sentenced for Ties with Navalny
Four Russian journalists have been sentenced to 5.5 years in prison by a Russian court for alleged links to Alexei Navalny.
- Antonina Favorskaja, Sergej Karelin, Konstantin Gabov, and Artjom Kriger denied accusations of ties to an 'extremist' group.
- They were involved in producing videos for Navalny's anti-corruption foundation on YouTube.
- Navalny, who died in custody under suspicious circumstances last year, was a prominent opposition figure in Russia.
- Some journalists worked as freelancers for Western media, highlighting the pressure on press freedom in Russia.
Reporters Without Borders (RSF) stated that almost all independent media outlets in Russia have been banned or targeted since the conflict in Ukraine began.