Russia has blocked access to The Moscow Times’ Russian-language service after publishing a report on the invasion of Ukraine, the online newspaper reported on Friday.
Why it matters: The Moscow Times is the latest of many independent media outlets to face a backlash after the publication of information about the war that contradicts the Kremlin’s claims.
Background: The Moscow Times said Roskomnadzor, Russia’s communications supervisor, has ordered service providers to block Russian-language newspaper services over a report of police refusing riots to fight in Ukraine and return to Russia.
- It said at least 40 local and foreign websites had been blocked by the oversight body since the invasion began on February 24.
- The English-language service of the Moscow Times is still available.
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