US EditionRussia Bans Press Freedom Group Reporters Without Borders
Russia's Justice Ministry barred Reporters Without Borders from operating, expanding its blacklist that includes hundreds of groups targeting independent media and opposition, officials said.
- On June 27, 2025, Russia's Justice Ministry added Reporters Without Borders to its undesirable list, with the move posted on Thursday.
- Under a 2015 law, Russia has used it to blacklist hundreds of organisations, including The Moscow Times, Greenpeace, and Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty.
- Individuals affiliated with 'undesirable' organisations face up to four years in prison, and leaders risk up to six years under Russian law, this year.
- The group RSF has documented that, this year, Russia ranked 171st in press freedom and has listed journalists detained in the country, despite no reason being given.
- Despite no explanation, Russia regularly labels organisations it says undermine national security as 'undesirable'.
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Russia has declared reporters without borders to be an "unwanted" organization and thus de facto banned them.
The organisation Reporters Without Borders is committed to the rights of journalists worldwide. From now on, it is no longer desirable in Russia. Employees now face prison sentences.
Russia bans Reporters Without Borders, labels media watchdog 'undesirable'
Russia has put Reporters Without Borders (RSF) on its list of "undesirable" organisations, effectively banning the media watchdog from operating in the country, Moscow's justice ministry register showed Thursday
Russia declares reporters without borders to be an unwanted organization. Those who work with or for the organization thus risk persecution or imprisonment.
Russian citizens who cooperate with or finance "undesirable organizations" face prison sentences of up to five years
Russia bans Reporters Without Borders as ‘undesirable’ organization
The Russian Justice Ministry has banned the media freedom organization Reporters Without Borders as an “undesirable” organization, making its activities illegal in Russia and subject to criminal prosecution.
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