Affiliated media: MISRA TV (Azerbaijan) , Media project

Incident date: January 30, 2026

Attack type:

• Labelling media/individuals as foreign agents

Who attacked: Authorities

Source: Ministry of Justice of the Russian Federation

Location: Russia, Moscow, Moscow

Additional information:

The Russian Ministry of Justice has designated the media project MISRA TV (International Information Service of Russian Azerbaijanis) as a “foreign agent.” According to the ministry, the outlet spread false information about Russian government policies, criticised the war in Ukraine, and engaged with “undesirable” organizations. Founded by journalist Fuad Abbasov, MISRA TV reports on the lives of Azerbaijanis living in Russia.