Simon Huxtable explores the history of Russian journalism in the Soviet Union and asks how, or whether, it compares to the situation of Russian journalists after the Russian invasion of Ukraine on 24 February 2022.
Marina Ovsyannikova, 43, had for years been complicit in consolidating the Kremlin s narrative on its flagship Channel One, but three weeks into the war decided she was unable to continue
The war in Ukraine continues to be full of uncertainties. In a bilateral dispute, both sides may have legitimate claims and expectations, but this cannot justify the deaths of tens of thousands of human beings or the colossal damage to physical infrastructure. There are signs that subordinate actors are working hard to find a negotiated solution to the conflict. Russia’s