Incidents: shutdowns and blocking in Europe, head of government Vladimir Putin
Each incident is a dated action by a government, an official, a regulator, a court or a legislature that limited journalists' ability to gather or publish news.
The number of entries reflects the depth of this record, not the severity of a country's conduct.
1 incident matches this view.
Country: Russia, RSF 2026 rank: 172nd of 180
Continent: Europe
Tactic: Insult and defamation laws (1) Shutdowns and blocking (1)
Stage: Punish (1)
Outcome: Sustained (1)
Level: National (1)
Head of government: Vladimir Putin
| Date | Incident | Country | Tactic | Head of government | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 4, 2022 | Russia criminalizes 'fake' reporting on the military, up to 15 years in prison | Russia (RSF 2026 rank: 172nd of 180) | Insult and defamation laws | Vladimir Putin | Sustained |
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