The War On News

A record of government actions against journalism and fact-based reporting, from the first press laws to today

Journalist

Ivan Safronov

Engraving of an official's desk with a signed, sealed document and a pen

Published 2026-09-23. Last reviewed 2026-09-22. 0 sources.

Role
Former military correspondent
Outlet
Kommersant

Incidents

DateIncidentRelationStatus
5 September 2022Russia: journalist Ivan Safronov is sentenced to 22 years for treasonaffectedin effect