A court in Moscow found journalist Roman Badanin guilty of failing… (баданин · иностранный · агент)

A court in Moscow found journalist Roman Badanin guilty of failing to fulfill the obligations of a foreign agent (who has been recognized as such in Russia). In spring 2021, the Ministry of Justice designated Badanin as a foreign agent.

Consensus

• Roman Badanin was sentenced in absentia to a 300,000 ruble fine
• The fine was for failing to comply with obligations as a foreign agent
• Badanin is designated as a foreign agent by the Russian government
• He has been wanted by Russian authorities since February 2026

Points of divergence

• Badanin previously received two administrative fines for violating the rules of foreign agent activity — kommersant
• The case was heard in the general procedure of criminal proceedings in the absence of Badanin, who is wanted by the authorities — interfax