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Russia's Crackdown on Dissenting Voices

Intelligence Squared

The Space for Free Speech and Independent Journalists in Russia Has Shrunk

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Since pruton launched his invasion of ukraine in late february, things inside russia have taken a very dark turn. If the space for free speech and independent journalism had already been gradually shrinking since the start of button's rule, it seems it has now almost disappeared. People on the ground are either remaining quiet in order not to face the consequences of saying these critical things, or they've left the country,. as we've seen with some notable opposition figures, including glademi karamusa. It's a bleak picture. And one that isn't likely to improve in the near future.

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