Russia Bans ‘TV Rain’ for Critical Reporting
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This week, Russian authorities banned TV Rain, a prominent independent online broadcaster, as “undesirable,” accusing it of spreading false information about Russia’s war on Ukraine, “discrediting” the military and government, and quoting other banned outlets.

TV Rain’s chief editor, Tikhon Dzyadko, said that the “undesirable” designation aims to intimidate the outlet’s audiences, discourage experts from giving their comments, and prevent Russia-based supporters from sharing their content and funding their work through private donations. He believed the key reason behind the ban was to stifle independent reporting.