The Russian Ministry of Justice expanded its list of 'foreign… (минюст · иностранный · агент)
The Russian Ministry of Justice expanded its list of 'foreign agents' to include the media project 'Echo', the sociologist Elena Koneva, the autonomous media group 'Autonomous Action', and the public movement 'Crimean Solidarity'. These organizations and individuals were accused of spreading false information about Russian policy and opposing the special military operation in Ukraine.
Consensus
- The Russian Ministry of Justice added several entities to its list of 'foreign agents'.
- The new 'foreign agents' include the media project 'Echo', sociologist Elena Koneva, the media group 'Autonomous Action', and the public movement 'Crimean Solidarity'.
- These entities were accused of spreading false information about Russian policy and opposing the special military operation in Ukraine.
- The Ministry of Justice claims these entities collaborated with other foreign agents and disseminated unreliable information.
Points of divergence
- The Ministry of Justice stated that 4% of the newly listed 'foreign agents' had foreign funding, and that foreign funding was a condition for designation until 2022. — meduza
- The Ministry of Justice specifically noted that 'Crimean Solidarity' interacted with participants of international terrorist organizations and Ukrainian state authorities. — mediazona
- Elena Koneva previously worked at VCIOM and was a researcher and head of its Moscow office. — fontanka
- 80% of the new 'foreign agents' were added for opposing the special military operation in Ukraine or supporting Ukraine. — meduza
- The 'Echo' project was created by former journalists from 'Echo Moscow' radio station after its liquidation. — mediazona
- The 'Echo' project is led by Maxim Kurnikov. — fontanka
Coverage (3 sources)
- New 'foreign agents': sociologist Elena Koneva and publication 'Echo' — Meduza
- Ministry of Justice Recognizes Rights Movement 'Crimean Solidarity' and 'Echo' as 'Foreign Agents' — Медиазона
- Autonomous Action, Crimean Solidarity, and Echo: Foreign Agents. Ministry of Justice Expands List — Фонтанка