Russia’s “foreign agent” law might mean the end of freedom of expression in the country. An increasing number of independent media outlets have found themselves on the list. They have a choice between including an intrusive label in their content, or paying a hefty fine.
But it’s not just media organizations. It’s also anyone who is, according to the Kremlin, involved in “political activity”: NGOs, civil society, election monitors, human rights organizations.
And the latest blow came in September 2021. RFE/RL’s Russia correspondent Mike Eckel explains everything you need to know about “foreign agents” in Russia.
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00:00-00:47 Intro
00:47-01:44 How It All Started
01:44-02:56 A Law Targeting NGOs
02:56-05:26 The End Of Free Press
05:26-07:15 Could It Get Any Worse? Yes!
07:15-09:18 The End Of Freedom Of Expression, Period
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