media freedom

  • US Imposes Sanctions on Russian Media Outlet RT

    The United States has imposed new sanctions against the Russian state-controlled media organization RT, citing its alleged involvement in global covert influence operations, cyber activities, and election interference. According to a statement released by the U.S. State Department on Friday, RT’s operations extend beyond journalism and into cyber capabilities aimed at destabilizing democratic institutions worldwide.…

  • WSJ Reporter Evan Gershkovich Sentenced to 16 Years in Russian Penal Colony on Espionage Charges

    Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich has been sentenced to 16 years in a Russian penal colony on charges of espionage. The verdict, delivered on Friday, marks a severe turn in the already tense U.S.-Russia relations. The Russian State Prosecutor’s Office had sought an 18-year sentence, but the court handed down a 16-year term instead.…