Russia
Government actions against journalists in Russia
Russia is in Eastern Europe, Europe. The record holds 1 incident in which the government of Russia, or an official, court or legislature there, limited journalists' ability to report.
Tactics used
Heads of government at the time
Incidents by year
2026
| Date | Incident | Tactic | Head of government | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 4, 2026 | Russia: law on asset freezes and service denials for exiled "foreign agents", August 2026 | Official labels | Vladimir Putin | Sustained (August 4, 2026) |