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Attacks on media workers in 2025. Introduction

In 2025, the Justice for Journalists Foundation and its local partners continued to monitor developments in the media landscape across five Council of Europe member states, as well as in Russia and Belarus. The trends identified in our 2024 report persist: while Armenia, Moldova, and Ukraine maintain pluralistic and independent media environments, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Belarus, and Russia have fallen further in media freedom rankings.

In these four countries, state actors remain the primary perpetrators of attacks against media workers and media outlets, with judicial and economic means accounting for the vast majority of incidents. As the number of independent journalists continues to shrink in these increasingly authoritarian states, governments have expanded their persecution to target media workers living in exile, while further mistreating those already imprisoned through harsh conditions of detention.

Tragically, the war in Ukraine continues to claim lives. This year, French photojournalist Antoni Lallican, military correspondent Olena Hramova, and cameraman Yevhen Karmazin were killed in drone strikes while carrying out their professional duties. Ukrinform editor Tetyana Kulyk also lost her life when a drone struck her home. 

REPORT AUTHORS

Armenia: The Committee to Protect Freedom of Expression (CPFE)

Non-profit journalistic non-governmental organisa­tion. It was officially registered on 16 January 2003. Throughout its existence the organisation implement­ed more than 40 projects. The Committee to Protect Freedom of Expression is a member of the Armenian National Platform of the Eastern Partnership Civil So­ciety Forum and has actively taken part in the activities of the Forum.

The main direction of the CPFE activity is the moni­toring of the free speech situation in Armenia, detec­tion of and responding to the violations of the rights of journalists and the media, as well as drafting and pub­lication of periodic reports on the basis of the above data. The CPFE also takes practical steps to protect the rights of the media and their representatives, includ­ing before courts. An important area of the Commitee’s activities is the improvement of the media-related leg­islation. With a view to this, the CPFE drafts new legis­lation and amendment packages and submits them to the parliament.

Azerbaijan: Anonymous media expert/organisation

Belarus: The Belarusian Association of Journalists

The Belarusian Association of Journalists (BAJ), is a non-governmental, non-profit and non-partisan associ­ation of media workers, promoting freedom of expres­sion and independent journalism ideas in Belarus.

The main goal of BAJ is to facilitate the exercise of civil, social, cultural, economic and professional rights and the pursuit of legitimate interests of its members, help to develop expertise and get a chance for creative self-fulfillment, as well as to create conditions that enable freedom of the press, including the journalists right to obtain and impart information without any in­terference.

The main tasks of BAJ activities are:

  • BAJ protects journalists’ rights and legitimate in­terests in state bodies and international organisa­tions;
  • BAJ helps to create material, technical, organiza­tional and other facilities, vital for improving jour­nalist proficiency;
  • BAJ is drawing up an effective program to develop mass media so that it would create favorable con­ditions for their functioning in Belarus.

Crimea: Human Rights Centre ZMINA

ZMINA Human Rights Center is a non-governmental organisation, which aims to promote the human rights, the rule of law and the ideas of civil society in Ukraine. It works to protect freedom of speech and movement, counter discrimination, prevent torture and cruel treat­ment, combat impunity, support human rights and civil activists in Ukraine, including in the territory of occu­pied Crimea, as well as protect the rights of people af­flicted by the armed conflict.

Georgia: Mariam Nikuradze, co-founder, OC Media

OC Media (Open Caucasus Media) is an independent English-language online news platform covering the North and South Caucasus regions. OC Media is a Tbili­si-based website founded in 2017 by journalists Mariam Nikuradze and Dominik K. Cagara and brings together journalists from throughout the Caucasus.

Moldova: Association of Independent Press of Moldova (API)

One of the most important Moldovan non-governmen­tal organizations providing assistance to independent media. API was founded in 1997 by the representatives of the first local independent newspapers.

API promotes press freedom and highly appreciat­ed for its media campaigns in various public interest sectors, advocacy activities for mass-media develop­ment, defense of the freedom of expression, access to information, promotion of journalistic self-regulation, etc. API’s slogan is: “For a professional, objective and strong press”.

Since 2015, API and three other media NGOs organize yearly Mass-media Forum in Republic of Moldova, for discussion the problems and challenges faced by the journalistic community and draft a Roadmap for media development in Moldova.

Russia: Justice for Journalists Foundation

London-based charity (Registered Charity Number 1201812) whose mission is to fight impunity for at­tacks against media. Justice for Journalists Foundation monitors attacks against media workers and advocates against violence and abuse against professional and citizen journalists. Justice for Journalists Foundation organises media security training and creates educa­tional materials to raise awareness about the dangers to media freedom and methods of protection from them.

Ukraine: National Union of Journalists of Ukraine

The National Union of Journalists of Ukraine (NUJU) is the biggest organisation that brings together jour­nalists and other media workers in Ukraine. The union is an independent public non-profit organization. The mission is the development of journalism and media in Ukraine and protection of freedom of speech and journalists` rights.

NUJU cooperates with international organizations and institutions of the United Nations, the EU, the Coun­cil of Europe, the International Federation of Journal­ists, the European Federation of Journalists, the RFS (Reporters Without Borders) and communicates with foreign professional media organisations, concludes agreements with them on cooperation in the field of professional activity, exchange of information, estab­lishment of journalistic exchanges (Poland, Belarus, China, Lithuania, Germany, Italy, etc.).

NUJU conducts conferences, public hearings on the topic of freedom of speech and the safety of journal­ists actively participates in the preparation of changes in the Ukrainian media law, provides legal support for journalistic activities, co-organiser of different forums, festivals, promotions, press tours, seminars, etc.

MEDIA WORKERS BEHIND BARS (AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT, FEBRUARY 2026)

ARMENIA

  1. Vazgen Saghatelyan, Imnemnimi
  2. Narek Samsonyan, Imnemnimi

AZERBAIJAN

  1. Ahmad Mammadli, Yoldash Media
  2. Ahmad Mukhtar, photojournalist
  3. Akif Gurbanov, Institute for Democratic Initiatives
  4. Alasgar Mammadli, founder, Toplum TV
  5. Ali Zeynalov, Toplum TV 
  6. Arshad Ibrahimov, head, dunyaninsesi.az
  7. Arzu Sayadoglu, blogger
  8. Aslan Gurbanov, blogger
  9. Aynur Ganbarova (Elgunesh), chief editor, Meydan TV
  10. Aysel Umudova, journalist, Meydan TV
  11. Aytaj Ahmadova, journalist, Meydan TV
  12. Bahruz Samadov, freelance journalist, OC Media, Eurasianet
  13. Elnara Gasimova, journalist, Abzas Media
  14. Elnur Shukurov, head, SADA TV YouTube channel
  15. Farid Ismayilov, journalist, Toplum TV
  16. Farid Mekhralizade, journalist and economist, Radio Azadliq 
  17. Fatima Movlamli, journalist, Meydan TV
  18. Hafiz Babali, journalist, Abzas Media
  19. İbrahim Humbatov (Gubadoglu), head, azerinfo.az
  20. Imran Aliyev, editor, Meclis.info
  21. Jamil Mammadli, journalist
  22. Javid Shiraliyev, editor-in-chief, 7gün newspaper
  23. Khayala Aghayeva, journalist, Meydan TV
  24. Mahammad Kekalov, Abzas Media
  25. Matlab Bagirov, director, SalamNews Information Agency and İnterAz
  26. Mushfig Jabbar, journalist, Toplum TV 
  27. Nargiz Absalamova, journalist, Abzas Media
  28. Natiq Javadli, journalist, Meydan TV
  29. Nurlan Gahramanli (Libre), founder, Portağal Media
  30. Osman Narimanoglu, editor, demokrat.az
  31. Polad Aslanov, chief editor, Xeberman and Press-az
  32. Ramil Babayev, Toplum TV
  33. Ramin Jabrailzadeh (Deko), journalist, Meydan TV
  34. Rashad Ramazanov, blogger
  35. Sevinj Vagifgizi, editor-in-chief, Abzas Media
  36. Shamshad Agha, journalist, argument.az
  37. Teymur Karimov, director, You-Tube channel Kanal 11
  38. Ulvi Hasanli, director, Abzas Media
  39. Ulviyya Ali, freelance journalist
  40. Vugar Gurdganli (Alekberov), founder, Az24saat.org
  41. Vugar Mammadov, Hürriyet Media

BELARUS

  1. Ales Marchanka, Belsat
  2. Ales Sabaleuski, 6TV Belarus
  3. Aliaksandr Ihnatsiuk, About Stolin
  4. Aleh Supruinuk, journalist
  5. Andrei Aliaksandrau, BelaPAN
  6. Andrei Famin, Samizdat Vestnik
  7. Aleh Khamenka, radio host
  8. Andrej Pachobut (Andrzej Poczobut), Gazeta Wyborcza
  9. Anton Kazelski, ONT 
  10. Daniil Palianski, freelance journalist
  11. Dzianis Ivashyn, Novy Chas
  12. Dzmitryi Navazhylau, BelaPAN
  13. Ihar Ilyash, freelance journalist
  14. Katsiaryna Andreeva, Belast
  15. Kiryl Pazniak, YouTube channelPlatforma 375
  16. Liudmila Chekina, TUT.by
  17. Maksim Shukanau , blogger  
  18. Palina Pitkevich, media project MediaIQ
  19. Polina Zyl, blogger
  20. Pavel Dabravolski, former journalist, Naviny.by
  21. Siarhei Chabotska, s13.ru
  22. Siarhei Satsuk, Ej.by
  23. Valerija Kastsiugova, Our Opinion
  24. Volha Radzivonava, freelance journalist
  25. Yauhen Hlushkou, freelance videographer
  26. Workers of the Intex-press editorial office

In Georgia, Mzia Amaglobeli, founder of the independent Georgian outlets Netgazeti and Batumelebi is serving a two-year prison sentence.

RUSSIA

RUSSIAN MEDIA WORKERS

  1. Abdulmumin Gadzhiev, journalist, religion editor, Chernovik
  2. Aleksandr Dorogov, co-deputy chief editor, Rosderzhava
  3. Aleksandr Strukov, photographer
  4. Aleksey Sidorov, YouTube blogger
  5. Alexander Nozdrinov, blogger
  6. Alexander Moyseyuk, former chief editor, Ya62.ru
  7. Alexey Frolov, editor-in-chief, Novaya Gazeta – Ryazan
  8. Alla (Aletfina) Dongur-ool , citizen journalist
  9. Altan Ochirov, Telegram channel Volny Us
  10. Anna Bazhutova, Twitch streamer
  11. Antonina Favorskaya, journalist, SOTAvision
  12. Artyom Kriger, journalist, SOTAvision
  13. Askhabali Alibekov, blogger, YouTube-channel Dikiy desantnik
  14. Bulat Shumekov, blogger
  15. Daniel Kholodny, technician, YouTube-channel Navalny
  16. Darya Poliudova, blogger, political activist
  17. Dmitry Chebanov, administrator, Telegram-channel Chto Delat!
  18. Dmitry Ivanov, founder, Telegram-channel Protest MSU
  19. Eduard Shmonin, editor-in-chief of OTB Yugra
  20. Felix Eliseev, administrator of the Telegram-channel Kolkhoz Madness
  21. Ismail Isaev, blogger, Telegram-channel Osal Nakh 95  
  22. Ivan Safronov, former defense reporter, Kommersant
  23. Konstantin Gabov, journalist, DW, Reuters
  24. Konstantin Smirnov, editor-in-chief, founder, Vid Sboku
  25. Maria Ponomarenko, journalist, RusNews
  26. Mikhail Afanasyev, founder, publisher, Novy Fokus
  27. Mikhail Komarov, editor-in-chief, Svoya Kolokolnya
  28. Natalya Lazaricheva, citizen journalist
  29. Nika Novak, former editor-in-chief, Zab.ru
  30. Nikolai Farafanov, Telegram channel Cynical Khomyak
  31. Olga Komleva, journalist, RusNews
  32. Parvnia Abuzarova, blogger
  33. Rafael Mamedov, Telegram channel Free Lapland
  34. Ramilya Saitova, activist, blogger 
  35. Roman Ivanov, journalist, RusNews
  36. Ruslan Ushakov, administrator, Telegram channel Real Crime
  37. Salekh Magamadov, blogger, Telegram-channel Osal Nakh 95
  38. Sasha (Alexandra) Alexandrova, ZIMA
  39. Sergei Kornilevsky, State Television and Radio Company Bira
  40. Sergey Karelin, freelance videographer
  41. Sergey Komandirov, founder, Telegram-channel Trebuyem otvetov. Rossiya
  42. Sergey Mikhaylov, editor-in-chief, Listok
  43. Sergey Veselov, blogger
  44. Svetlana Khustik, citizen journalist
  45. Vadim Kharchenko, YouTube channel Lichnoe Mnenie
  46. Vladimir Efimov, journalist
  47. Vladimir Mikheev, chat administrator, Telegram channel Ovod
  48. Vladislav Malushenko, administrator, Telegram channel Scanner
  49. Vladislav Sinitsa, blogger
  50. Vsevolod Koroyov, documentary filmmaker
  51. Yan Katelevskiy, co-deputy chief editor, Rosderzhava
  52. Yevgeny Moskvin, administrator, Telegram channel Scanner

CRIMEAN MEDIA WORKERS

  1. Amet Suleymanov, citizen journalist
  2. Asan Akhtemov, journalist, assistant editor of the newspaper Avdet
  3. Aziz Azizov, citizen journalist, Crimean Solidarity 
  4. Dmytro Shtyblikov, journalist
  5. Ernes Ametov, citizen journalist
  6. Iryna Danylovych, citizen journalist, Crimean Process
  7. Marlen Asanov, citizen journalist
  8. Oleksiy Bessarabov, journalist
  9. Osman Arifmemetov, freelance journalist
  10. Remzi Bekirov, journalist, Grani
  11. Ruslan Suleymanov, citizen journalist 
  12. Rustem Osmanov, citizen journalist, Crimean Solidarity
  13. Rustem Sheikhaliev, freelance journalist
  14. Seiran Saliev, citizen journalist
  15. Server Mustafayev, citizen journalist
  16. Timur Ibragimov, citizen journalist 
  17. Vilen Temeryanov, freelance journalist

UKRAINIAN MEDIA WORKERS

  1. Anastasiya Hlukhovska, former journalist, Telegram channel RIA Melitopol
  2. Dmytro Shtyblykov, journalist, deputy editor-in-chief, Chornomorska Bezpeka
  3. Hennadii Osmak, journalist, former editor-in-chief, New Visit
  4. Heorhii Levchenko, administrator, Telegram channel RIA Melitopol
  5. Iryna Levchenko, citizen journalist
  6. Maksym Rupchev, administrator, Telegram channel Melitopol is Ukraine
  7. Oleksandr Malyshev, administrator, Telegram channel Melitopol is Ukraine
  8. Oleksii Bessarabov, political analyst, journalist, Hlavred, deputy editor-in-chief, Chornomorska Bezpeka
  9. Serhii Tsyhipa, journalist 
  10. Vladislav Hershon, administrator of the chat room, Melitopol is Ukraine
  11. Volodymyr Dudka, journalist, Chornomorska Bezpeka
  12. Yana Suvorova, administrator, Telegram channel Melitopol is Ukraine
  13. Yevhen Ilchenko, administrator, Telegram channel Milyi Topol
  14. Zhanna Kyselova, Kakhovska Zorya

MEDIA WORKERS PROSECUTED IN ABSENTIA, BY BELARUS*

  1. Anton Motolko, blogger, MotolkoPomogi, Belaruski Hajun – charged under 13 articles of the criminal code, including 293. Organisation of riots;  356. Treason; 368. Insulting the President; 369-1. Discrediting Belarus and others – 20 years
  2. Dzmitry Navosha, Tribuna.com – 130. Incitement of national or religious hatred; 203–1. Illegal actions with respect to personal data – 12 years
  3. Alena Talkachova, TUT.BY – 130. Incitement of national or religious hatred; 361. Encouraging actions aimed at harming national security
  4. Ales Kirkevich, freelance journalist – 361–4. Promoting extremist activity – 7 years
  5. Andrei Pavuk, YouTube channel Rudabelskaya Pakazuha – 369. Insulting an official; 368. Insulting the President; 361–1. Establishment of or participation in an extremist formation; 130. Incitement of racial, national, religious, or other social hatred; 367. Defamation of the President; 361–2. Financing the Activities of an Extremist Formation; 203–1. Illegal actions with respect to personal data – 12 years
  6. Hanna Liubakova, freelance journalist – 361. Encouraging actions aimed at harming national security; 357. Conspiracy or other actions aimed at seizing power; 361–1. Establishment of or participation in an extremist formation; 130. Incitement of national or religious hatred – 10 years
  7. Ihar Kazmerchak, orsha.eu – 368. Insulting the President; 361–4. Promoting extremist activity
  8. Pavel Marinich, head, Malanka Media – 191. Obstructing the work of the Central Election Commission – 4 years
  9. Siarhei Biaspalau, blogger, My Country Belarus – charged under 10 articles of the criminal code, including 293. Organisation of riots; 368. Insulting the President; 188. Defamation and 369-1. Discrediting Belarus and others – 18 years
  10. Uladzimir Khilmanovich – 361–1. Establishment of or participation in an extremist formation; 361–4. Promoting extremist activity – 5 years
  11. Volha Loika, TUT.BY / Plan B – 130. Incitement of national or religious hatred; 361. Encouraging actions aimed at harming national security
  12. Volha Pavuk, YouTube channel Rudabelskaya Pakazuha – 369. Insulting an official; 368. Insulting the President; 130. Incitement of national or religious hatred; 367. Defamation of the President; 361–2. Financing the Activities of an Extremist Formation; 203–1. Illegal actions with respect to personal data; 361–3. Participation in hostilities on the territory of a foreign state without authorisation – 8 years
  13. Yury Drakakhrust, Radio Svaboda – 361. Encouraging actions aimed at harming national security; 357. Conspiracy or other actions aimed at seizing power; 361–1. Establishment of or participation in an extremist formation; 130. Incitement of national or religious hatred – 10 years

* This is not an exhaustive list. According to the Belarusian Association of Journalists (BAJ), more than 100 media workers have faced prosecution in absentia.


MEDIA WORKERS PROSECUTED IN ABSENTIA, BY RUSSIA

RUSSIAN MEDIA WORKERS

  1. Alexander Kushnar, Newsader – 330.1 Failing to comply with duties of a foreign agent; 207.3. Dissemination of fakes about the Russian Army – 8 years and one month
  2. Alexander Nevzorov, journalist, YouTube channel Alexander Nevzorov – 207.3. Dissemination of fakes about the Russian Army – 8 years
  3. Alexandra Garmazhapova, journalist, activist, Free Buryatia Foundation – 207.3. Dissemination of fakes about the Russian Army – 7 years
  4. Ali Charinsky (Arslan Mirzaev), blogger – 205.2. Propaganda of terrorism; 207.3. Dissemination of fakes about the Russian Army – 8 years
  5. Anna Mongayt, journalist, TV Rain – 207.3. Dissemination of fakes about the Russian Army – 5 years
  6. Andrey Grigoryev, journalist, Idel.Realities – 205.2. Propaganda of terrorism
  7. Andrey Soldatov, investigative journalist, editor-in-chief Agentura.ru – 330.1. Failing to comply with duties of a foreign agent; – 284.1. Organising the activities of an “undesirable” organisation
  8. Andrey Zayakin, founder, journalist, Dissernet – 282.3. Financing extremist activity – 5 years
  9. Andrey Zatirko, journalist, Agentstvo – the criminal article is unknown 
  10. Anna Loiko, editor, Sota – 205.2. Propaganda of terrorism
  11. Anna Zueva, journalist, YouTube channel Anna Zueva – 205.2. Propaganda of terrorism; 330.1. Failing to comply with duties of a foreign agent – 6 years
  12. Anton Dolin, journalist, film critic – 330.1. Failing to comply with duties of a foreign agent
  13. Armen Aramyan, co‑founder, editor, DOXA – 207.3. Dissemination of fakes about the Russian Army; 205.2. Propaganda of terrorism – 10 years and one month
  14. Ayder Muzhdabaev, deputy director, video blogger, ATR – 205.2. Propaganda of terrorism – 6 years
  15. Ayan Bayande, YouTube channel Profsoyuz Buryatiya (“Trade Union of Buryatia”) – 205.2. Propaganda of terrorism – 6 years
  16. Daria Bogdanova, blog Ashes of Klaas – 205.2. Propaganda of terrorism
  17. Denis Kamalyagin, journalist, editor-in-chief, Pskovskaya Gubernia – 280.3. Defaming the Russian Army; 330.1. Failing to comply with duties of a foreign agent – 3 years
  18. Dmitriy Ivanov (aka. Kamikaze D), YouTube channel Kamikadzedead – 207.3. Dissemination of fakes about the Russian Army
  19. Dmitry Kolezev, journalist, former editor, Republic – 207.3. Dissemination of fakes about the Russian Army; 330.1. Failing to comply with duties of a foreign agent – 7,5 years
  20. Dmitry Nizovtsev, journalist, YouTube channel Populyarnaya Politika (The Popular Politics) – 207.3. Dissemination of fakes about the Russian Army; 282.1. Participation in an extremist entity
  21. Ekaterina Kotrikadze, journalist, TV Rain – 207.3. Dissemination of fakes about the Russian Army; 330.1. Failing to comply with duties of a foreign agent – 8 years
  22. Farida Kurbangaleeva, former TV anchor, journalist, YouTube channel Farida Kurbangaleeva – 205.2. Propaganda of terrorism; 207.3. Dissemination of fakes about the Russian Army – 8 years
  23. Galina Timchenko, founder, Meduza – 284.1. Organising the activities of an “undesirable” organisation – 5 years
  24. Ilya Azar, journalist, Novaya Gazeta Europe – 284.1. Organising the activities of an “undesirable” organisation – 4 years
  25. Ilya Krasilshchik, founder, Helpdesk Media – 207.3. Dissemination of fakes about the Russian Army – 8 years
  26. Ilya Varlamov, blogger, YouTube Varlamov – 207.3. Dissemination of fakes about the Russian Army; 330.1 Failing to comply with duties of a foreign agent – 8 years
  27. Karen Shainyan, journalist, YouTube channel Karen Shainyan – 282.3. Financing extremist activity – 5 years
  28. Kirill Martynov, editor-in-chief, Novaya Gazeta Europe – 284.1. Organising the activities of an “undesirable” organisation – 6 years
  29. Ksenia Luchenko, journalist, Telegram channel Pravoslavie and Zombie – 207.3. Dissemination of fakes about the Russian Army
  30. Masha Gessen, journalist, The New York Times – 207.3. Dissemination of fakes about the Russian Army – 8 years
  31. Marina Ovsyannikova, former editor, Channel One – 207.3. Dissemination of fakes about the Russian Army – 8.5 years
  32. Maria Menshikova, journalist, DOXA – 205.2. Propaganda of terrorism – 7 years
  33. Mark Feygin, YouTube channel Feygin Live – 207.3. Dissemination of fakes about the Russian Army; 322. Illegal state border crossing- 11 years
  34. Maxim Katz, blogger, YouTube channel Maxim Katz – 207.3. Dissemination of fakes about the Russian Army– 8 years
  35. Michael Nacke, blogger, journalist, YouTube channel Michael Nacke – 207.3. Dissemination of fakes about the Russian Army – 11 years
  36. Mikhail Zygar, journalist – 207.3. Dissemination of fakes about the Russian Army – 8,5 years
  37. Nina Volokhonskaya, producer, YouTube channel Navalny LIVE – 282.1 Participation in an extremist entity
  38. Pyotr Verzilov, co-founder, former publisher, Mediazona – 207.3. Dissemination of fakes about the Russian Army; 275. Treason – 8.5 years
  39. Pyotr Ivanov, journalist, SOTA – 322. Illegal state border crossing
  40. Roman Anin, editor-in-chief, iStories – 207.3. Dissemination of fakes about the Russian Army– 8.5 years
  41. Roman Dobrokhotov, editor-in-chief, The Insider – 322. Illegal state border crossing
  42. Rostislav Murzagulov, host, YouTube channel Otkrytye Media – 330.1. Failing to comply with duties of a foreign agent;207.3. Dissemination of fakes about the Russian Army – 8 years
  43. Rovshan Askerov, journalist – 354.1. Rehabilitation of Nazism
  44. Ruslan Leviev, founder, Conflict Intelligence Team – 207.3 Dissemination of fakes about the Russian Army – 11 years
  45. Sergey Ezhov, investigative journalist, The Insider – 330.1 Failing to comply with duties of a foreign agent; 282.3. Financing extremist activity; 282.2. Creation of an extremist entity – 6 years
  46. Sergey Podsytkik, editor, Protocol Samara – 207.3. Dissemination of fakes about the Russian Army
  47. Sergey Reznik, journalist – 354.1. Rehabilitation of Nazism
  48. Sergey Stepanov, journalist, activist – 330.1 Failing to comply with duties of a foreign agent
  49. Sergey Medvedev, journalist, Radio Liberty – 207.3. Dissemination of fakes about the Russian Army; 280.3. Defaming the Russian army – 10 years
  50. Svetlana Anokhina, journalist, human rights activist – 207.3. Dissemination of fakes about the Russian Army – 5 years
  51. Svetlana Orzhevskaya, blogger – 207.3. Dissemination of fakes about the Russian Army
  52. Svetlana Sokova, video blogger – 205.2. Propaganda of terrorism; 205.2. Propaganda of terrorism
  53. Svetlana Timofeeva (Lana Sator), photographer, blogger – 283.1. Unlawful acquisition of information constituting a state secret
  54. Tatyana Felgenhauer, journalist, Mediazona – 330.1. Failing to comply with duties of a foreign agent
  55. Tatyana Lazareva, former TV host – 330.1. Failing to comply with duties of a foreign agent; 205.2. Propaganda of terrorism – 6.5 years 
  56. Tikhon Dzyadko, journalist, TV Rain – 207.3. Dissemination of fakes about the Russian Army; 330.1 Failing to comply with duties of a foreign agent
  57. Valeria Ratnikova, journalist, TV Rain – 207.3. Dissemination of fakes about the Russian Army; 330.1 Failing to comply with duties of a foreign agent
  58. Veronika Belotserkovskaya, blogger, former publisher, Sobaka.ru – 207.3. Dissemination of fakes about the Russian Army
  59. Vladimir Kara-Murza, journalist – 207.3. Dissemination of fakes about the Russian Army; 282.1. Participation in an extremist entity
  60. Vladimir Osechkin, founder, human rights activist, Gulagu.net – 207.3. Dissemination of fakes about the Russian Army; 205.2. Propaganda of terrorism – 8 years
  61. Yekaterina Fomina, journalist, iStories – 207.3. Dissemination of fakes about the Russian Army – 8.5 years
  62. Yevgeny Domozhirov, former editor-in-chief, SOTAvision – 207.3. Dissemination of fakes about the Russian Army
  63. Yevgeny Savin, blogger, YouTube channel KraSava – 280.3. Defaming the Russian Army
  64. Yevgeniya Baltatarova, journalist – 207.3 Dissemination of fakes about the Russian Army; 330.1 Failing to comply with duties of a foreign agent – 7 years
  65. Yury Dud, journalist, YouTube channel VDud  – 330.1. Failing to comply with duties of a foreign agent – 1 year and 10 months
  66. Yulia Taratuta, journalist, TV Rain – 330.1. Failing to comply with duties of a foreign agent
  67. Zalina Marshenkulova, Telegram channel Zhenskaya Vlast (Women’s power) – 205.2. Propaganda of terrorism

FOREIGN MEDIA WORKERS

  1. Caolan Robertson, journalist – 322. Illegal state border crossing
  2. Catherine Norris Trent, journalist, France 24 – 322. Illegal state border crossing
  3. Christo Grozev, investigative journalist (Bulgaria) – 322. Illegal state border crossing
  4. Diana Butsko, journalist, Hromadske – 322. Illegal state border crossing
  5. Dmytro Hordon, journalist (Ukraine) – 207.3. Dissemination of fakes about the Russian Army; 282. Incitement to hatred or enmity; 282. Incitement to hatred or enmity
  6. Fakhrudin Sharafmal, journalist, 24 Channel (Ukraine) – 282. Incitement to hatred or enmity; 354.1. Rehabilitation of Nazism; 280. Propaganda of extremism – 7 years
  7. Fletcher Yeung, camera operator, Australian Broadcasting Corporation– 322. Illegal state border crossing
  8. Jerome Starkey, journalist, The Sun – 322. Illegal state border crossing
  9. Kathryn Diss, journalist, Australian Broadcasting Corporation– 322. Illegal state border crossing
  10. Kurt Pelda, journalist, CH Media group (Switzerland)- 322. Illegal state border crossing
  11. Maria Yefrosinina – TV host (Ukraine), Novy Kanal – 207.3. Dissemination of fakes about the Russian Army – 7 years
  12. Mircea Barbu, journalist, Hotnews (Romania) – 322. Illegal state border crossing
  13. Nataliya Nagorna, journalist, 1+1– 322. Illegal state border crossing
  14. Nicholas Connolly, journalist, DW – 322. Illegal state border crossing
  15. Nick Paton Walsh,  journalist, CNN – 322. Illegal state border crossing
  16. Oleksandr Prepodobny, journalist (Ukraine) – 207.3. Dissemination of fakes about the Russian Army – 8 years
  17. Olesya Borovyk, journalist, My-Ukraina– 322. Illegal state border crossing
  18. Simone Traini, journalist, RAI – 322. Illegal state border crossing
  19. Stefania Battistini, journalist, RAI – 322. Illegal state border crossing
  20. Yanina Sokolovska, journalist (Ukraine) – 207.3. Dissemination of fakes about the Russian Army – 7.5 years