The War On News

How governments have limited journalists, 1900 to today.

Foreign agent law

Published 2026-09-22. Last reviewed 2026-09-22. 3 sources.

A law requiring individuals or organizations receiving foreign support, or deemed to act on behalf of foreign interests, to register with the state and accept added restrictions or reporting obligations. Russia has expanded its foreign-agent framework to cover independent and exiled journalists.

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