Russian media reports on September 19 said the Investigative Committee has launched a probe against Kirill Martynov, the chief editor of the Latvia-based Novaya Gazeta Europe on a charge of "conducting activities of an undesirable organization." In June 2023, the Prosecutor-General's Office labeled the media outlet "undesirable," saying that the newspaper publishes "false information" about Russian armed forces involved in Moscow's ongoing invasion of Ukraine. Novaya Gazeta Europe was established by Russian journalists after the Kremlin launched its full-scale aggression against Ukraine in February 2023. Martynov vowed then that his periodical will continue its operations. To read the original story by Current Time, click here.
Russia Launches Probe Against Chief Editor Of Novaya Gazeta Europe
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