Claim 636

CPJ's broader characterization of Russia's actions since the invasion began.

Published 2026-09-23. Last reviewed 2026-09-22. 1 source.

Statement: CPJ's broader characterization of Russia's actions since the invasion began.
Field: effect_on_reporting
Value: Russia establishing total control over information after the invasion
About: incident 2022-russia-expels-cbc-cancels-visas
Source: Russia-Ukraine war press freedom watch
Publisher: Committee to Protect Journalists
Method: outlet report
Checked: 2026-09-22
Confidence: medium
Status: current
Source date: 2022-03-11

Quotation from the source

Russian authorities have moved quickly to establish total censorship and control over the free flow of information since Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24,