Search: detention and violence in Russia, head of government Vladimir Putin
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ContinentEurope
TacticDetention and violence 2
StageEliminate 2
LevelNational 2
Head of governmentVladimir Putin
| Date | Incident | Country | Tactic | Head of government | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 March 2023 | Russia: Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich sentenced to 16 years | Russia (RSF 2026 rank: 172nd of 180) | Detention and violence | Vladimir Putin | Reversed (1 August 2024) |
| 7 October 2006 | Investigative journalist Anna Politkovskaya is shot dead in Moscow; a former police officer is later convicted of organizing the killing | Russia (RSF 2026 rank: 172nd of 180) | Detention and violence | Vladimir Putin | Upheld by a court (9 June 2014) |