Search: access bans in Europe, outcome sustained
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| 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) |
| August 29, 2020 | Belarus: accreditation withdrawn from 17 journalists working for foreign outlets | Belarus (RSF 2026 rank: 165th of 180) | Access bans | Alexander Lukashenko | Sustained (August 29, 2020) |