In a concerning development for press freedom in Russia, at least two journalists have been sentenced to over five years in prison on charges related to their coverage of opposition leader Alexei Navalny. The convictions highlight the tightening grip on media independence and potential political persecution within the country. These journalists, who are associated with independent media outlets, were accused of spreading information that allegedly supported Navalny, a vocal critic of President Vladimir Putin. Their sentences demonstrate the Russian government’s continued efforts to silence dissent and control the flow of information through the press.
Journalists Imprisoned in Russia on Charges Linked to Opposition Leader Alexei Navalny
