Russia heads criminal proceedings against journalists criticizes Ukraine War

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Russlands Ermittlungsbehörde hat ein Strafverfahren gegen die Journalistin Galina Timchenko eröffnet. Sie steht wegen ihrer kritischen Berichterstattung über den Ukraine-Krieg vor einer möglichen Haftstrafe.
Russia's investigative authority has opened criminal proceedings against journalist Galina Timchenko. Because of her critical reporting on the Ukraine War, she is facing a possible prison sentence. (Symbolbild/DNAT)

The Russian investigation committee has initiated a criminal proceedings against a prominent journalist who leads a publication in the neighboring Latvia and reports critically about the three -year conflict in Ukraine.

opening of the procedure against Galina Timchenko

The committee's Moscow branch, which deals with severe criminal matters in Russia, announced on Tuesday that a procedure against the Galina Timchenko, co-founder and editor-in-chief of the Meduza publication, was opened.

meduza and the consequences for Timchenko

Meduza, which reports in detail about the comprehensive invasion of Moscow in the neighboring country, announced in an online announcement that Timchenko must expect up to six years in prison in the event of a conviction.

charges for "unwanted organizations"

The committee stated that the procedure is based on the organization of the activities of an "undesirable organization" and to publish videos "to fuel protesting moods and to include the public in the activities" of such an organization.

consequences for "undesirable" institutions in Russia

Institutions that are classified as "undesirable" because they threaten the constitutional order of Russia can be fined or orders for resolution.

The status of Timchenko as a "foreign agent"

Timchenko, which previously managed leading publications within Russia, was classified as a “foreign agent” last year. This name results in negative connotations from the Soviet period and brings with it complicated bureaucratic requirements.

increased repression and effects on press freedom

hundreds of Russian citizens have received this classification. Since Russia posted tens of thousands of troops to Ukraine in February 2022, Parliament has passed laws that proceed against different opinions in the country, including fines and prison terms for the spread of false information or the discrediting of the army.