Search in Europe, stage: punish, outcome sustained
The number of entries reflects the depth of this record, not the severity of a country's conduct.
4 incidents match this view.
Country: Belarus, RSF 2026 rank: 165th of 180 Russia, RSF 2026 rank: 172nd of 180
Continent: Europe
Tactic: Access bans (2) Expulsion and visa denial (1) Insult and defamation laws (1) Shutdowns and blocking (1)
Stage: Punish (4)
Outcome: Sustained (4)
Level: National (4)
Head of government: Alexander Lukashenko Vladimir Putin
| Date | Incident | Country | Tactic | Head of government | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 16, 2022 | Russia: entry bans, visa restrictions and bureau closures for foreign correspondents | Russia (RSF 2026 rank: 172nd of 180) | Access bans | Vladimir Putin | Sustained (June 16, 2022) |
| May 18, 2022 | Russia: CBC/Radio-Canada bureau closed and journalists' visas cancelled | Russia (RSF 2026 rank: 172nd of 180) | Expulsion and visa denial | Vladimir Putin | Sustained (May 18, 2022) |
| 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 |
| August 29, 2020 | Belarus: accreditation withdrawn from 17 journalists working for foreign outlets | Belarus (RSF 2026 rank: 165th of 180) | Access bans | Alexander Lukashenko | Sustained (August 29, 2020) |