Rusia declară din nou Mediazona drept „agent străin”

The Russian Ministry of Justice has reclassified the independent publication Mediazona as a 'foreign agent', citing false information dissemination. This marks the second time Mediazona has received this designation. Several of its members are already listed individually as foreign agents. Mediazona continues to operate from outside Russia despite previous removals from the registry. The Russian authorities have also initiated criminal cases against some of its journalists. The designation imposes additional reporting obligations and can significantly impact independent media operations.