Search in Russia, stage: silence, head of government Vladimir Putin
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3 incidents match this view.
Country: Russia, RSF 2026 rank: 172nd of 180
Continent: Europe
Tactic: Licensing and closure of outlets (2) Shutdowns and blocking (1) Funding and ownership pressure (1)
Stage: Silence (3)
Outcome: Sustained (3)
Level: National (3)
Head of government: Vladimir Putin
| Date | Incident | Country | Tactic | Head of government | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 5, 2022 | Russia: a Moscow court suspends Novaya Gazeta's print license | Russia (RSF 2026 rank: 172nd of 180) | Licensing and closure of outlets | Vladimir Putin | Sustained (September 5, 2022) |
| March 4, 2022 | Russia: regulator blocks BBC Russian, Deutsche Welle and other outlets | Russia (RSF 2026 rank: 172nd of 180) | Shutdowns and blocking | Vladimir Putin | Sustained (March 4, 2022) |
| April 14, 2001 | State-controlled Gazprom takes formal control of Russia's independent NTV television network | Russia (RSF 2026 rank: 172nd of 180) | Funding and ownership pressure | Vladimir Putin | Sustained (April 14, 2001) |