Russia has detained Sergei Mingazov, a journalist for the Russian edition of Forbes magazine for allegedly spreading “fake news” about the Russian army, said the United States-based magazine and his lawyer, on Friday (Apr 26).&nbsp;

<h2>What we know about the journalist’s detention</h2>

Mingazov was detained and is being “held in a temporary detention center” in the Far Eastern Khabarovsk region for “reposting about the events in Bucha” on Telegram, said lawyer Konstantin Bubon in a post on Facebook, referring to a Kyiv suburb.&nbsp;

If convicted, Mingazov faces 10 years in prison on the charges of spreading “false information,” said his lawyer. He added, “In short, for reposting a publication about the events in Bucha.”&nbsp;

There has been no contact with the journalist, said Russia’s Forbes magazine on its website.&nbsp;

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The recent detention took place under a law which was passed shortly after Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 which prescribes long jail sentences for people convicted of deliberately spreading false news about the Russian armed forces.&nbsp;

Rights groups have reported that hundreds of Russians have been arrested, fined and/or jailed for criticising what Moscow calls its “special military operation” in Ukraine due to its tough military censorship laws.

<h2>Posts about&nbsp;alleged Russian war crimes in Bucha</h2>

According to Mingazov’s lawyer, he was detained for reposting articles about alleged Russian war crimes in Bucha, a suburb near the Ukrainian capital.&nbsp;

Russian officials have reportedly&nbsp;targeted people for their comments on Bucha, where Moscow’s troops have been accused of massacring Ukrainian civilians in the first weeks of the war, according to reports by several news organisations.&nbsp;

However, the Kremlin denied its troops had executed people saying there had been a “monstrous forgery”. It also went on to accuse the West of staging the scenes of dead civilians and testimonies of torture.

The Forbes Russia journalist’s Telegram page, which has around 430 followers, features a number of reposts from April 2022 that allege Russian troops killed civilians in Bucha, but it was not clear which of them was the reason for detaining him.&nbsp;

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A report by Reuters citing Russian human rights project OVD-Info said that the Khabarovsk district court would consider placing him under formal arrest on Saturday (Apr 27).&nbsp;

Russian troops reportedly controlled the Kyiv suburb for a month at the beginning of Moscow’s “special military operation”. The disturbing images of dead civilians found on the streets made headlines across the world and sparked outrage.&nbsp;

Russian opposition politician, Ilya Yashin, is currently serving 8.5 years in jail on similar charges after he discussed alleged Russian war crimes in Bucha in a YouTube video.&nbsp;

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Russia has detained Sergei Mingazov, a journalist for the Russian edition of Forbes magazine for allegedly spreading “fake news” about the Russian army, said the United States-based magazine and his lawyer, on Friday (Apr 26).

Russia has detained Sergei Mingazov, a journalist for the Russian edition of Forbes magazine for allegedly spreading “fake news” about the Russian army, said the United States-based magazine and his lawyer, on Friday (Apr 26). What we know about the journalist’s detention Mingazov was detained and is being “held in a temporary detention center” in the Far Eastern Khabarovsk region for “reposting about the events in Bucha” on Telegram, said lawyer Konstantin Bubon in a post on Facebook, referring to a Kyiv suburb. If convicted, Mingazov faces 10 years in prison on the charges of spreading “false information,” said his lawyer. He added, “In short, for reposting a publication about the events in Bucha.” There has been no contact with the journalist, said Russia’s Forbes magazine on its website. Also Read | Indian-origin student at Princeton University arrested, barred from campus over anti-Israel protests The recent detention took place under a law which was passed shortly after Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 which prescribes long jail sentences for people convicted of deliberately spreading false news about the Russian armed forces. Rights groups have reported that hundreds of Russians have been arrested, fined and/or jailed for criticising what Moscow calls its “special military operation” in Ukraine due to its tough military censorship laws. Posts about alleged Russian war crimes in Bucha According to Mingazov’s lawyer, he was detained for reposting articles about alleged Russian war crimes in Bucha, a suburb near the Ukrainian capital. Russian officials have reportedly targeted people for their comments on Bucha, where Moscow’s troops have been accused of massacring Ukrainian civilians in the first weeks of the war, according to reports by several news organisations. However, the Kremlin denied its troops had executed people saying there had been a “monstrous forgery”. It also went on to accuse the West of staging the scenes of dead civilians and testimonies of torture. The Forbes Russia journalist’s Telegram page, which has around 430 followers, features a number of reposts from April 2022 that allege Russian troops killed civilians in Bucha, but it was not clear which of them was the reason for detaining him. Also Read | Ukrainian minister detained over suspected corruption: Prosecutors A report by Reuters citing Russian human rights project OVD-Info said that the Khabarovsk district court would consider placing him under formal arrest on Saturday (Apr 27). Russian troops reportedly controlled the Kyiv suburb for a month at the beginning of Moscow’s “special military operation”. The disturbing images of dead civilians found on the streets made headlines across the world and sparked outrage. Russian opposition politician, Ilya Yashin, is currently serving 8.5 years in jail on similar charges after he discussed alleged Russian war crimes in Bucha in a YouTube video. (With inputs from agencies)

Forbes Russia journalist detained for allegedly spreading 'fake news' about Russian army

A Russian court on Monday ordered Russian-American journalist&nbsp;Alsu&nbsp;Kurmasheva&nbsp;to be detained until December 5, after prosecutors said she had failed to register as a "foreign agent".

She is the second US journalist to be arrested in Russia this year, following Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, who was detained in March on espionage charges that he and his employer vehemently deny.

Kurmasheva, who works for the US-funded Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) media outlet, was detained by Russian law enforcement officers in the central city of Kazan last Wednesday.&nbsp;

The Sovietsky district court in Kazan -- the main city of the Tatarstan republic -- ruled she should be kept in detention as a "preventative measure".&nbsp;

She faces up to five years in jail if found guilty of the charges.&nbsp;

Following Monday's hearing, RFE/RL called for&nbsp;Kurmasheva&nbsp;to be released immediately.

"We are deeply disappointed by the outcome of today's hearing," said RFE/RL acting President Jeffrey Gedmin.&nbsp;

"We call for&nbsp;Alsu's immediate release so she can be reunited with her family," Gedmin said.

In Washington, State Department spokesman Matthew Miller said that the United States was "deeply concerned about her pretrial detention".

"We have requested consular access. So far it has not been granted. We will continue to press for it," Miller said.

<h2>'Harassing US citizens'&nbsp;</h2>

Miller said last week that&nbsp;Kurmasheva's arrest "appears to be another case of the Russian government harassing US citizens".&nbsp;

The Kremlin on Friday denied it was "persecuting" US citizens.

"There is no campaign in Russia to persecute US citizens. There are US citizens who break the law, and appropriate measures are taken against them," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters.&nbsp;

Kurmasheva, editor of the US outlet's Tatar-Bashkir service, lives in Prague with her husband and two teenage daughters.&nbsp;

"Kurmasheva&nbsp;is an accomplished journalist who has long covered ethnic minority communities in Tatarstan and Bashkortostan," RFE/RL said after she was detained last week.&nbsp;

Last year,&nbsp;Kurmasheva&nbsp;edited a book titled, "Saying No to War" -- a collection of interviews and stories of Russians who oppose Moscow's assault on Ukraine.&nbsp;

She returned to Russia in May for a family emergency and was temporarily detained at Kazan airport on June 2 before her return flight.&nbsp;

Her US and Russian passports were both confiscated and she was fined for failing to register her US passport with Russian authorities, according to RFE/RL.

The new charges were announced last week while she was still in Russia awaiting the return of her passports.

<h2>'Relentless crackdown'&nbsp;</h2>

Russia has used the "foreign agent" label -- which has Soviet-era connotations -- as part of an intense crackdown on independent news outlets and journalists over the past decade.

Journalists and outlets designated "foreign agents" must register and submit financial reports to Russia's justice ministry.&nbsp;

They face fines or imprisonment for non-compliance and attach a disclaimer which states they are a "foreign agent" to all of their content, including articles, videos and social media posts.

Rights groups said the detention of&nbsp;Kurmasheva&nbsp;marks a new threshold in Russia's campaign against independent media.

"The persecution of&nbsp;Alsu&nbsp;Kurmasheva&nbsp;is an example of the relentless crackdown on journalism and the right to freedom of expression in Russia," said Marie Struthers, Amnesty International's Director for Eastern Europe and Central Asia.

"It also marks an alarming escalation in the harassment of media professionals, as it’s the first time this offence has been used to directly target a journalist for their professional activities," Struthers added.

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A Russian court on Monday ordered Russian-American journalist Alsu Kurmasheva to be detained until December 5, after prosecutors said she had failed to register as a "foreign agent".

A Russian court on Monday ordered Russian-American journalist Alsu Kurmasheva to be detained until December 5, after prosecutors said she had failed to register as a "foreign agent". She is the second US journalist to be arrested in Russia this year, following Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, who was detained in March on espionage charges that he and his employer vehemently deny. Kurmasheva, who works for the US-funded Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) media outlet, was detained by Russian law enforcement officers in the central city of Kazan last Wednesday. The Sovietsky district court in Kazan -- the main city of the Tatarstan republic -- ruled she should be kept in detention as a "preventative measure". She faces up to five years in jail if found guilty of the charges. Following Monday's hearing, RFE/RL called for Kurmasheva to be released immediately. "We are deeply disappointed by the outcome of today's hearing," said RFE/RL acting President Jeffrey Gedmin. "We call for Alsu's immediate release so she can be reunited with her family," Gedmin said. In Washington, State Department spokesman Matthew Miller said that the United States was "deeply concerned about her pretrial detention". "We have requested consular access. So far it has not been granted. We will continue to press for it," Miller said. 'Harassing US citizens' Miller said last week that Kurmasheva's arrest "appears to be another case of the Russian government harassing US citizens". The Kremlin on Friday denied it was "persecuting" US citizens. "There is no campaign in Russia to persecute US citizens. There are US citizens who break the law, and appropriate measures are taken against them," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters. Kurmasheva, editor of the US outlet's Tatar-Bashkir service, lives in Prague with her husband and two teenage daughters. "Kurmasheva is an accomplished journalist who has long covered ethnic minority communities in Tatarstan and Bashkortostan," RFE/RL said after she was detained last week. Last year, Kurmasheva edited a book titled, "Saying No to War" -- a collection of interviews and stories of Russians who oppose Moscow's assault on Ukraine. She returned to Russia in May for a family emergency and was temporarily detained at Kazan airport on June 2 before her return flight. Her US and Russian passports were both confiscated and she was fined for failing to register her US passport with Russian authorities, according to RFE/RL. The new charges were announced last week while she was still in Russia awaiting the return of her passports. 'Relentless crackdown' Russia has used the "foreign agent" label -- which has Soviet-era connotations -- as part of an intense crackdown on independent news outlets and journalists over the past decade. Journalists and outlets designated "foreign agents" must register and submit financial reports to Russia's justice ministry. They face fines or imprisonment for non-compliance and attach a disclaimer which states they are a "foreign agent" to all of their content, including articles, videos and social media posts. Rights groups said the detention of Kurmasheva marks a new threshold in Russia's campaign against independent media. "The persecution of Alsu Kurmasheva is an example of the relentless crackdown on journalism and the right to freedom of expression in Russia," said Marie Struthers, Amnesty International's Director for Eastern Europe and Central Asia. "It also marks an alarming escalation in the harassment of media professionals, as it’s the first time this offence has been used to directly target a journalist for their professional activities," Struthers added. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Russian court extends detention of US-Russian journalist

A Russian journalist was killed and three were injured in Ukraine, on Saturday (July 22), said the country’s defence ministry in what it said was a Ukrainian attack using <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/explained-what-are-cluster-bombs-which-us-is-set-to-provide-to-ukraine-why-it-is-facing-opposition-613067">cluster munitions</a> and has since prompted outrage in Moscow. Meanwhile, the Russian foreign ministry has blamed the West and Kyiv for what it described as a “heinous, premeditated crime” and vowed a “response”.&nbsp;

<h2>What do we know about the Russian journalist’s death?</h2>

According to the Russian military, a war reporter for the state news agency RIA identified as Rostislav Zhuravlev was killed&nbsp;after coming under fire in Ukraine’s southeastern Zaporizhzhia region. Meanwhile, three of his colleagues were injured and were later evacuated from the battlefield.&nbsp; 
 
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The war reporter was killed near the frontline village of Pytikhatki, said the Russian news agency. “As a result of a strike by the Ukrainian army using cluster munitions, four journalists were wounded in various levels of severity,” said the Russian defence ministry.&nbsp;

It added, “During an evacuation, the RIA Novosti journalist Rostislav Zhuravlev died from his wounds that resulted from the cluster munitions exploding.” Furthermore, the three journalists who got injured were said to be stable in hospital after the attack.

The Russian ministry said that the journalists attacked were in the midst of “gathering material for a report on the bombing by the Kyiv regime militants of settlements in the Zaporizhzhia region using cluster munitions banned in many countries around the world.”&nbsp;

<h2>Moscow fumes over attack on Russian journalists</h2>

Russian foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova called the attack “criminal terror” by Ukraine and claimed that the attack appeared deliberate but did not provide any evidence for her claims.&nbsp;

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She added, “Those responsible for the brutal reprisal against a Russian journalist will inevitably suffer well-deserved punishment. The entire measure of responsibility will be shared by those who supplied cluster munitions to their Kyiv protégés.”&nbsp;

Meanwhile, Deputy Speaker of the Russian upper house of parliament, Konstantin Kosachyov called the use of cluster munitions “inhuman” and blamed both the United States and Ukraine. Notably, human rights groups and the United Nations have reported that Russia has been using cluster munitions since the beginning of what it calls its “special military operation” in Ukraine.&nbsp;

<h2>German reporter wounded by Russian cluster munitions&nbsp;</h2>

In a separate incident which also took place on Saturday, German state-owned international broadcaster, Deutsche Welle (DW) reported that their cameraman was injured by shrapnel in an apparent cluster bomb attack by Russia which targeted the Ukrainian army training ground in Donbas.&nbsp;

The alleged attack took place at 12:10 pm (local time) when the DW team came under Russian artillery fire while filming at a Ukrainian army training ground near Druzhkivka, said the German broadcaster, in a statement.&nbsp; 
 
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Another DW correspondent Mathias Bolinger and a security escort, who was not named, were reported “unharmed.” The DW said that Shylko is being treated in a Ukrainian hospital and his condition was described as “stable so far”.&nbsp;

“We were filming the Ukrainian army during target practice when suddenly we heard several explosions. We lay down, more explosions followed, we saw people were wounded. Later, the Ukrainian army confirmed that we had been fired at with cluster munitions,” said Bolinger.

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A Russian journalist was killed and three were injured in Ukraine, on Saturday (July 22), said the country’s defence ministry in what it said was a Ukrainian attack using cluster munitions and has since prompted outrage in Moscow.

A Russian journalist was killed and three were injured in Ukraine, on Saturday (July 22), said the country’s defence ministry in what it said was a Ukrainian attack using cluster munitions and has since prompted outrage in Moscow. Meanwhile, the Russian foreign ministry has blamed the West and Kyiv for what it described as a “heinous, premeditated crime” and vowed a “response”. What do we know about the Russian journalist’s death? According to the Russian military, a war reporter for the state news agency RIA identified as Rostislav Zhuravlev was killed after coming under fire in Ukraine’s southeastern Zaporizhzhia region. Meanwhile, three of his colleagues were injured and were later evacuated from the battlefield. ALSO READ | Ammunition depot in Crimea 'destroyed' in Ukraine drone attack, cluster munition fired in Russian village The war reporter was killed near the frontline village of Pytikhatki, said the Russian news agency. “As a result of a strike by the Ukrainian army using cluster munitions, four journalists were wounded in various levels of severity,” said the Russian defence ministry. It added, “During an evacuation, the RIA Novosti journalist Rostislav Zhuravlev died from his wounds that resulted from the cluster munitions exploding.” Furthermore, the three journalists who got injured were said to be stable in hospital after the attack. The Russian ministry said that the journalists attacked were in the midst of “gathering material for a report on the bombing by the Kyiv regime militants of settlements in the Zaporizhzhia region using cluster munitions banned in many countries around the world.” Moscow fumes over attack on Russian journalists Russian foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova called the attack “criminal terror” by Ukraine and claimed that the attack appeared deliberate but did not provide any evidence for her claims. ALSO READ | Explained | Several nations, rights groups and UN oppose US move to send cluster bombs to Ukraine She added, “Those responsible for the brutal reprisal against a Russian journalist will inevitably suffer well-deserved punishment. The entire measure of responsibility will be shared by those who supplied cluster munitions to their Kyiv protégés.” Meanwhile, Deputy Speaker of the Russian upper house of parliament, Konstantin Kosachyov called the use of cluster munitions “inhuman” and blamed both the United States and Ukraine. Notably, human rights groups and the United Nations have reported that Russia has been using cluster munitions since the beginning of what it calls its “special military operation” in Ukraine. German reporter wounded by Russian cluster munitions In a separate incident which also took place on Saturday, German state-owned international broadcaster, Deutsche Welle (DW) reported that their cameraman was injured by shrapnel in an apparent cluster bomb attack by Russia which targeted the Ukrainian army training ground in Donbas. The alleged attack took place at 12:10 pm (local time) when the DW team came under Russian artillery fire while filming at a Ukrainian army training ground near Druzhkivka, said the German broadcaster, in a statement. ALSO READ | Putin threatens 'tit-for-tat' use of cluster munitions against Ukraine Another DW correspondent Mathias Bolinger and a security escort, who was not named, were reported “unharmed.” The DW said that Shylko is being treated in a Ukrainian hospital and his condition was described as “stable so far”. “We were filming the Ukrainian army during target practice when suddenly we heard several explosions. We lay down, more explosions followed, we saw people were wounded. Later, the Ukrainian army confirmed that we had been fired at with cluster munitions,” said Bolinger. (With inputs from agencies) Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Moscow blames the West, Kyiv for Russian journalist’s death in Ukraine, vows ‘response’

Marina Ovsyannikova, the former Russian state TV journalist who protested against President Vladimir Putin's incursion in Ukraine, has now been charged with spreading false information about the country's army. If convicted, Ovsyannikova faces a jail term of up to 10 years. Ukraine-born Ovsyannikova came into the international spotlight after she staged a walk-out in front of a studio camera with an anti-war placard during a live news broadcast on Russia's flagship Channel One.

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As per Reuters, information about the charges against her was shared by her lawyer on Telegram. Apparently, the charges are related to a protest last month where Ovsyannikova held up an anti-war placard on the Moskva river embankment opposite Kremlin and shared pictures on her telegram channel.

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Soon after, she was picked up by the police while out walking her pet dogs. At that time, she was not charged but was made to wait at the police station for a few hours.

"Went for a walk with the dogs, just stepped outside the gate, people in uniform approached me," she had posted,&nbsp;referring to a police station in the Moscow district added, "Now I'm sitting in Krasnoselsky ministry of internal affairs".

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However, since then she has been detained and fined several times for her continuing opposition to Russia's military campaign in Ukraine.

Reuters reports that earlier on Wednesday the journalist had also announced that the police Russian police had forced their way into her home in the early hours of the morning around 6 am to conduct a search before taking her away to charge her.

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Marina Ovsyannikova, the former Russian state TV journalist who protested against President Vladimir Putin's incursion in Ukraine, has now been charged with spreading false information about the country's army. If convicted, Ovsyannikova faces a jail term of up to 10 years. Ukraine-born Ovsyannikova came into the international spotlight after she staged a walk-out in front of a studio camera with an anti-war placard during a live news broadcast on Russia's flagship Channel One. Watch | Gravitas: Blast rips through Russian base in Crimea As per Reuters, information about the charges against her was shared by her lawyer on Telegram. Apparently, the charges are related to a protest last month where Ovsyannikova held up an anti-war placard on the Moskva river embankment opposite Kremlin and shared pictures on her telegram channel. Also read | Russian journalist who dared to criticise Vladimir Putin picked up by police while walking dogs Soon after, she was picked up by the police while out walking her pet dogs. At that time, she was not charged but was made to wait at the police station for a few hours. "Went for a walk with the dogs, just stepped outside the gate, people in uniform approached me," she had posted, referring to a police station in the Moscow district added, "Now I'm sitting in Krasnoselsky ministry of internal affairs". Also read | Thirteen killed in Russian strikes near Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, says Ukraine However, since then she has been detained and fined several times for her continuing opposition to Russia's military campaign in Ukraine. Reuters reports that earlier on Wednesday the journalist had also announced that the police Russian police had forced their way into her home in the early hours of the morning around 6 am to conduct a search before taking her away to charge her. (With inputs from agencies) Watch WION LIVE HERE: You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Russian journalist who called out Vladimir Putin over Ukraine invasion now faces 10 years in jail

A Russian court ordered journalist Marina Ovsyannikova to pay nearly $800 fine after she criticised the&nbsp;Russian war in Ukraine on live TV.

The judge said the "evidence confirms Ovsyannikova’s guilt" even as she declared it was&nbsp;"absurd".

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Ovsyannikova, 44, had intervened during a live news bulletin&nbsp;holding a placard denouncing the war just days after President Putin declared "special military operation" against Ukraine in February.

She&nbsp;was detained by Russian authorities. Ovsyannikova worked for state-controlled Channel One as an editor.

Ovsyannikova's lawyer Dmitry Zakhvato said the journalist was fined for speaking out against Putin's regime. She was earlier detained as she demonstrated near Kremlin against the Ukraine war. She had reportedly worked for Germany's Die Welt but decided against living abroad while announcing that she was returning home to settle the case.

Ovsyannikova's lawyer claimed the judge dismissed his client's right to speak under article 29 of the Russian constitution.

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A Russian court ordered journalist Marina Ovsyannikova to pay nearly $800 fine after she criticised the Russian war in Ukraine on live TV. The judge said the "evidence confirms Ovsyannikova’s guilt" even as she declared it was "absurd". Also Read: Russian journalist who dared to criticise Putin picked up by police Ovsyannikova, 44, had intervened during a live news bulletin holding a placard denouncing the war just days after President Putin declared "special military operation" against Ukraine in February. She was detained by Russian authorities. Ovsyannikova worked for state-controlled Channel One as an editor. Ovsyannikova's lawyer Dmitry Zakhvato said the journalist was fined for speaking out against Putin's regime. She was earlier detained as she demonstrated near Kremlin against the Ukraine war. She had reportedly worked for Germany's Die Welt but decided against living abroad while announcing that she was returning home to settle the case. Ovsyannikova's lawyer claimed the judge dismissed his client's right to speak under article 29 of the Russian constitution. (With inputs from Agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

Judge fines Russian journalist after protest over Ukraine war on live TV

A Russian journalist, who famously protested against the invasion of Ukraine live on television, was briefly detained over the weekend. Marina Ovsyannikova had been released a few hours after her initial arrest on Sunday.

Russian journalist Ovsyannikova who staged TV protest over Ukraine war briefly detained

Months after she interrupted a live TV broadcast to protest Moscow's military campaign in Ukraine, a Russian journalist named Marina Ovsyannikova was detained by the country's police on Sunday. According to AFP, her arrest came just days after Ovsyannikova demonstrated alone near the Kremlin with a sign criticising Russia's presence in Ukraine and President Vladimir Putin. The journalist had gone out for a walk with her dogs when she was abruptly approached by people in uniforms, reports Reuters. Her arrest was announced on her Telegram channel, along with photographs of two police officers leading her towards a white van.

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"Marina has been detained," said the post, adding "There is no information on where she is."

The Ria-Novosti news agency received confirmation of her detention from her attorney, Dmitri Zakhvatov, who claimed to be unaware of Ovsyannikova's whereabouts.

He said, "I assume that it is linked one way or another to her act of protest."

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Shortly after the arrest, as per Reuters Marina posted a picture of herself and her two dogs on her Facebook page.&nbsp;

"Went for a walk with the dogs, just stepped outside the gate, people in uniform approached me," she wrote.&nbsp;Referring to a police station in the Moscow district, she added, "Now I'm sitting in Krasnoselsky ministry of internal affairs".

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She was released three hours later.&nbsp;

"I'm home. Everything is okay," she posted on Facebook, adding "but now I know it's always best to bring a suitcase and passport if you go out."

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Months after she interrupted a live TV broadcast to protest Moscow's military campaign in Ukraine, a Russian journalist named Marina Ovsyannikova was detained by the country's police on Sunday.

Months after she interrupted a live TV broadcast to protest Moscow's military campaign in Ukraine, a Russian journalist named Marina Ovsyannikova was detained by the country's police on Sunday. According to AFP, her arrest came just days after Ovsyannikova demonstrated alone near the Kremlin with a sign criticising Russia's presence in Ukraine and President Vladimir Putin. The journalist had gone out for a walk with her dogs when she was abruptly approached by people in uniforms, reports Reuters. Her arrest was announced on her Telegram channel, along with photographs of two police officers leading her towards a white van. Watch | Ukrainian vet dodges mines to save animals in Mariupol "Marina has been detained," said the post, adding "There is no information on where she is." The Ria-Novosti news agency received confirmation of her detention from her attorney, Dmitri Zakhvatov, who claimed to be unaware of Ovsyannikova's whereabouts. He said, "I assume that it is linked one way or another to her act of protest." Also read | Russia will take more aggressive stance against Ukraine, says defence minister Sergei Shoigu Shortly after the arrest, as per Reuters Marina posted a picture of herself and her two dogs on her Facebook page. "Went for a walk with the dogs, just stepped outside the gate, people in uniform approached me," she wrote. Referring to a police station in the Moscow district, she added, "Now I'm sitting in Krasnoselsky ministry of internal affairs". Also read | 'War is war, but lunch must be served on time,' says Ukrainian sushi chef She was released three hours later. "I'm home. Everything is okay," she posted on Facebook, adding "but now I know it's always best to bring a suitcase and passport if you go out." (With inputs from agencies) Watch WION LIVE HERE: You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Russian journalist who dared to criticise Vladimir Putin picked up by police while walking dogs

Russian journalist who interrupted a live TV broadcast to denounce military action in Ukraine was arrested in Moscow and was later released after three hours of detention.

Russian Journalist who protested Ukraine war on-air briefly detained

Russian journalist Dmitry Muratov sold his Nobel Peace Prize for a massive $103.5 million as the proceeds will all go to child refugees from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. This is the most amount of money that a Nobel Prize medal has ever fetched in an auction with the previous highest being $4.76 million in 2014, when James Watson, co-discoverer of the structure of DNA, sold his 1962 Nobel Prize. The identity of the buyer was not confirmed by Heritage Auctions, but they hinted that the buyer was from overseas. Muratov has been highly critical of the Russian administration from the beginning of the invasion, and he has already donated $500,000 to various different charities.

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“I was hoping that there was going to be an enormous amount of solidarity, but I was not expecting this to be such a huge amount,” Muratov said in an interview according to Associated Press.

Muratov founded the independent Russian newspaper Novaya Gazeta, and he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2021 for his contribution to journalism amid government crackdowns.

The auction was expected to fetch more than $1 million but everyone was surprised with the final amount.

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“I can’t believe it. I’m awestruck. Personally, I’m flabbergasted. I’m stunned. I don’t really know what happened in there,” said Joshua Benesh, the chief strategy officer for Heritage Auctions.

“We knew that there was a tremendous groundswell of interest in the last couple of days by people who were moved by Dimitry’s story, by Dimitry’s act of generosity, that the global audience was listening tonight,” he added.

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Russian journalist Dmitry Muratov sold his Nobel Peace Prize for a massive $103.5 million as the proceeds will all go to child refugees from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Russian journalist Dmitry Muratov sold his Nobel Peace Prize for a massive $103.5 million as the proceeds will all go to child refugees from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. This is the most amount of money that a Nobel Prize medal has ever fetched in an auction with the previous highest being $4.76 million in 2014, when James Watson, co-discoverer of the structure of DNA, sold his 1962 Nobel Prize. The identity of the buyer was not confirmed by Heritage Auctions, but they hinted that the buyer was from overseas. Muratov has been highly critical of the Russian administration from the beginning of the invasion, and he has already donated $500,000 to various different charities. Also read | Putin 'proud' of Russian troops; says SARMAT would be commissioned this year “I was hoping that there was going to be an enormous amount of solidarity, but I was not expecting this to be such a huge amount,” Muratov said in an interview according to Associated Press. Muratov founded the independent Russian newspaper Novaya Gazeta, and he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2021 for his contribution to journalism amid government crackdowns. The auction was expected to fetch more than $1 million but everyone was surprised with the final amount. Also read | Twitter’s board of directors urges shareholders to approve Musk takeover bid “I can’t believe it. I’m awestruck. Personally, I’m flabbergasted. I’m stunned. I don’t really know what happened in there,” said Joshua Benesh, the chief strategy officer for Heritage Auctions. “We knew that there was a tremendous groundswell of interest in the last couple of days by people who were moved by Dimitry’s story, by Dimitry’s act of generosity, that the global audience was listening tonight,” he added. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Russian journalist sells Nobel Peace Prize for $103.5 million to help Ukrainian children

Russian journalist Dmitry Muratov has decided to auction off his Noble Peace Prize medal in order to help children who were affected by the ongoing crisis in Ukraine. The journalist, who received the prestigious award in 2021, said that all the proceeds from the auction will go to UNICEF and their efforts in helping the children who were displaced due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Muratov founded Russian newspaper Novaya Gazeta and was heavily involved in it before it was shut down due to his criticism of the government. Muratov has already donated the $500,000 cash award that came with the Nobel Prize to charity and his aim “is to give the children refugees a chance for a future.”

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“We want to return their future,” he said in an interview with Associated Press.

“It has to become a beginning of a flash mob as an example to follow so people auction their valuable possessions to help Ukrainians,” Muratov said in a video released by Heritage Auctions.

Muratov was extremely critical of the Russian government after the annexation of Crimea in 2014 and last year, he shared the Nobel Peace Prize with journalist Maria Ressa of the Philippines.

“It’s a very bespoke deal,” said Joshua Benesh, the chief strategy officer for Heritage Auctions. “Not everyone in the world has a Nobel Prize to auction and not every day of the week that there’s a Nobel Prize crossing the auction block.”

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Benesh also said that the ongoing crisis and the noble mission of the auction will generate more interest among the potential buyers and that can increase the value of the medal.

“I think there’s certainly going to be some excitement Monday,” Benesh said according to AP. “It’s such a unique item being sold under unique circumstances ... a significant act of generosity, and such a significant humanitarian crisis.”

(With inputs from agencies)

Russian journalist Dmitry Muratov has decided to auction off his Noble Peace Prize medal in order to help children who were affected by the ongoing crisis in Ukraine.

Russian journalist Dmitry Muratov has decided to auction off his Noble Peace Prize medal in order to help children who were affected by the ongoing crisis in Ukraine. The journalist, who received the prestigious award in 2021, said that all the proceeds from the auction will go to UNICEF and their efforts in helping the children who were displaced due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Muratov founded Russian newspaper Novaya Gazeta and was heavily involved in it before it was shut down due to his criticism of the government. Muratov has already donated the $500,000 cash award that came with the Nobel Prize to charity and his aim “is to give the children refugees a chance for a future.” Also read | In legislative polls, French President Macron loses majority in parliament “We want to return their future,” he said in an interview with Associated Press. “It has to become a beginning of a flash mob as an example to follow so people auction their valuable possessions to help Ukrainians,” Muratov said in a video released by Heritage Auctions. Muratov was extremely critical of the Russian government after the annexation of Crimea in 2014 and last year, he shared the Nobel Peace Prize with journalist Maria Ressa of the Philippines. “It’s a very bespoke deal,” said Joshua Benesh, the chief strategy officer for Heritage Auctions. “Not everyone in the world has a Nobel Prize to auction and not every day of the week that there’s a Nobel Prize crossing the auction block.” Also read | Japan: In major blow to LGBTQ rights, court rules same-sex marriage ban is not unconstitutional Benesh also said that the ongoing crisis and the noble mission of the auction will generate more interest among the potential buyers and that can increase the value of the medal. “I think there’s certainly going to be some excitement Monday,” Benesh said according to AP. “It’s such a unique item being sold under unique circumstances ... a significant act of generosity, and such a significant humanitarian crisis.” (With inputs from agencies)

Russian journalist to sell Nobel Peace Prize medal to support Ukrainian children

Russian&nbsp;journalist&nbsp;and Nobel Peace laureate Dmitry Muratov is auctioning his Nobel medal for Ukrainian refugees, distraught at the eradication of independent media in his country, where he says fewer and fewer people support Moscow's military campaign.

Muratov is the&nbsp;co-founder and long-time editor-in-chief of Novaya Gazeta, a newspaper critical of the Kremlin that was itself established in 1993 with money from former Soviet president Mikhail Gorbachev's Nobel Peace Prize.

For years it defied tightening restrictions on dissenting media, but in March it finally suspended its online and print activities after it became a crime punishable by 15 years in jail to report anything on the conflict that veered from the government line.

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"My country invaded another state, Ukraine. There are now 15.5 million refugees. We thought for a long time about what we could do and we thought that everyone should give away something dear to them, important to them," Muratov told Reuters in an interview.

Auctioning his golden medal would mean he shared in some way in the fate of refugees who had lost their mementoes and "their past", he said.

"Now they want to take away their future, but we must make sure that their future is preserved the most important thing we want to say and show is that human solidarity is necessary."

Muratov's medal is being sold by Heritage Auctions on June 20, World Refugee Day, with the support of the prize committee.

It had called the award to Muratov and Maria Ressa, a&nbsp;journalist&nbsp;from the Philippines, an endorsement of the right to free speech that was in jeopardy around the world.

Muratov dedicated his prize to six Novaya Gazeta&nbsp;journalists murdered for their work, among them some of the highest-profile critics of President Vladimir Putin.

Media Clampdown

He lamented the lack of a free media, and the severity of the state's crackdown on protest.

"The absence of real freedom of speech, of real exchange of opinions, of real freedom of expression is leading to the fact that people have no choice. They just have to believe what the state propagandists tell them," he said.

"There are no free media outlets. Rallies are actually banned, including in the regions. For any statement, an administrative or criminal case is initiated.

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"Independent journalism is impossible in modern Russia. Content delivery is possible, for example, through the YouTube platform. It is possible to deliver some content alternative to the state view through VPN services. But this is getting more and more difficult every day."

Nevertheless, he questioned research indicating that most&nbsp;Russians support the invasion.

"When they call you on the phone ... and ask: 'Do you support the actions of President Putin?' or 'Do you support the action of the&nbsp;Russian&nbsp;army?' or 'Do you support the military operation in Ukraine?' - how does the person respond, do you think?

Muratov believes that in reality, support for the war, often shown by a display of a 'Z' from the Latin alphabet, is dwindling.

"If you walk through the streets of Moscow now, you will see that there are practically no 'Z's left on the streets."

Moscow says it sent troops into Ukraine to defuse a military threat and protect&nbsp;Russian-speakers from persecution, assertions that Kyiv and its Western allies say are a baseless pretext for an unprovoked war of acquisition.

"I see what people say to me in the streets," Muratov said. "I see what our readers are writing, and I understand that it's impossible to say Russia supports the invasion of Ukraine with one voice."

He said even the Kremlin acknowledged that 25-30% of the population that did not support the operation.

United Leadership

But Muratov said those who believed change may occur in Russia as a result of a split in the elite were mistaken.

"The powers-that-be have never been so united, never been so monolithic. People in power have nowhere to go: not Europe, not America, they are not allowed anywhere else. They are here. They are here like the crew of a submarine with no escape. And of course, they are united around the president."

He also questioned suggestions that&nbsp;Russians might turn against the authorities if their standard of living suffered from Western sanctions, saying they were more likely to evoke the 'can-do' spirit of those who survived the privations of World War Two.

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"Russia has arrived at the point where&nbsp;Russian&nbsp;President Putin will remain in power for as long as he sees fit - as he sees, it for the good of Russia. Whether he will be president or some kind of monarch, I don't know. But the tendency towards absolutism is absolutely obvious."

Asked how much he expected the medal to raise, Muratov said he had heard forecasts of $2 million or more, but had no real idea:

"The finale will be as unexpected for me as it is for you."

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Russian journalist and Nobel Peace laureate Dmitry Muratov is auctioning his Nobel medal for Ukrainian refugees, distraught at the eradication of independent media in his country, where he says fewer and fewer people support Moscow's military campaign.

Russian journalist and Nobel Peace laureate Dmitry Muratov is auctioning his Nobel medal for Ukrainian refugees, distraught at the eradication of independent media in his country, where he says fewer and fewer people support Moscow's military campaign. Muratov is the co-founder and long-time editor-in-chief of Novaya Gazeta, a newspaper critical of the Kremlin that was itself established in 1993 with money from former Soviet president Mikhail Gorbachev's Nobel Peace Prize. For years it defied tightening restrictions on dissenting media, but in March it finally suspended its online and print activities after it became a crime punishable by 15 years in jail to report anything on the conflict that veered from the government line. Also read | Russia has 'nothing against' Ukraine joining EU, says Vladimir Putin "My country invaded another state, Ukraine. There are now 15.5 million refugees. We thought for a long time about what we could do and we thought that everyone should give away something dear to them, important to them," Muratov told Reuters in an interview. Auctioning his golden medal would mean he shared in some way in the fate of refugees who had lost their mementoes and "their past", he said. "Now they want to take away their future, but we must make sure that their future is preserved the most important thing we want to say and show is that human solidarity is necessary." Muratov's medal is being sold by Heritage Auctions on June 20, World Refugee Day, with the support of the prize committee. It had called the award to Muratov and Maria Ressa, a journalist from the Philippines, an endorsement of the right to free speech that was in jeopardy around the world. Muratov dedicated his prize to six Novaya Gazeta journalists murdered for their work, among them some of the highest-profile critics of President Vladimir Putin. Media Clampdown He lamented the lack of a free media, and the severity of the state's crackdown on protest. "The absence of real freedom of speech, of real exchange of opinions, of real freedom of expression is leading to the fact that people have no choice. They just have to believe what the state propagandists tell them," he said. "There are no free media outlets. Rallies are actually banned, including in the regions. For any statement, an administrative or criminal case is initiated. Watch | Ukraine moves one step closer to joining the EU but full membership still to take years "Independent journalism is impossible in modern Russia. Content delivery is possible, for example, through the YouTube platform. It is possible to deliver some content alternative to the state view through VPN services. But this is getting more and more difficult every day." Nevertheless, he questioned research indicating that most Russians support the invasion. "When they call you on the phone ... and ask: 'Do you support the actions of President Putin?' or 'Do you support the action of the Russian army?' or 'Do you support the military operation in Ukraine?' - how does the person respond, do you think? Muratov believes that in reality, support for the war, often shown by a display of a 'Z' from the Latin alphabet, is dwindling. "If you walk through the streets of Moscow now, you will see that there are practically no 'Z's left on the streets." Moscow says it sent troops into Ukraine to defuse a military threat and protect Russian-speakers from persecution, assertions that Kyiv and its Western allies say are a baseless pretext for an unprovoked war of acquisition. "I see what people say to me in the streets," Muratov said. "I see what our readers are writing, and I understand that it's impossible to say Russia supports the invasion of Ukraine with one voice." He said even the Kremlin acknowledged that 25-30% of the population that did not support the operation. United Leadership But Muratov said those who believed change may occur in Russia as a result of a split in the elite were mistaken. "The powers-that-be have never been so united, never been so monolithic. People in power have nowhere to go: not Europe, not America, they are not allowed anywhere else. They are here. They are here like the crew of a submarine with no escape. And of course, they are united around the president." He also questioned suggestions that Russians might turn against the authorities if their standard of living suffered from Western sanctions, saying they were more likely to evoke the 'can-do' spirit of those who survived the privations of World War Two. 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Pioneering Russian journalist sells Nobel Peace medal for Ukraine

A Russian war correspondent who fled to Kiev after criticising Moscow's role in the conflict in eastern Ukraine was shot dead Tuesday in the Ukrainian capital, police said.

Arkadi Babchenko was the second Kremlin critic living in Kiev to be killed in less than two years, and police said they suspected the crime was linked to his work.

Pavel Cheremet, a dual Russian and Belarusian citizen, died when his car exploded in the centre of Kiev in July 2016 in still unexplained circumstances.

Police spokesman Yaroslav Trakalo said Babchenko, 41, was found bleeding by his wife after she heard shooting, adding that he died in an ambulance en route to hospital.

A colleague, journalist Osman Pashayev, wrote on Facebook that Babchenko had received three gunshots to the back in the stairwell of his building.

"The leading and obvious line of inquiry is that of his professional activities," Kiev police chief Andriy Kryshchenko told Interfax Ukraine news agency.

Babchenko fought in Chechnya's two separatist wars in the 1990s and early 2000s before becoming a respected journalist who was extremely critical of the Kremlin.&nbsp;

He wrote about the wars in a book published in France titled "La Couleur de la Guerre" (The Colour of War).

Before leaving Moscow he worked for the Russian opposition newspaper Novaya Gazeta and the liberal Echo of Moscow radio station.

He covered the conflict in eastern Ukraine between Kiev forces and pro-Russian separatists that has killed more than 10,000 people in four years, accusing the Kremlin of providing military support to the rebels.

Babchenko left Russia in February 2017 after allegedly receiving threats, living first in the Czech Republic, then in Israel, before moving to Kiev.&nbsp;

Babchenko had hosted a programme on Ukrainian private television ATR for the past year, his colleague Pashayev said.&nbsp;

An aide to the Ukrainian interior minister, Anton Guerachchenko, pointed the finger at Moscow, writing on Facebook: "The Putin regime targets those it cannot break or intimidate."

The Russian foreign ministry meanwhile demanded that the "Ukrainian authorities deploy every effort to carry out an effective inquiry."

It added on its official Facebook page: "Bloody crimes and total impunity have become routine for the Kiev regime."

A former Russian lawmaker who went into exile in Ukraine was gunned down in the centre of Kiev in March 2017.

 
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Police spokesman Yaroslav Trakalo said Babchenko, 41, was found bleeding by his wife after she heard shooting

A Russian war correspondent who fled to Kiev after criticising Moscow's role in the conflict in eastern Ukraine was shot dead Tuesday in the Ukrainian capital, police said. Arkadi Babchenko was the second Kremlin critic living in Kiev to be killed in less than two years, and police said they suspected the crime was linked to his work. Pavel Cheremet, a dual Russian and Belarusian citizen, died when his car exploded in the centre of Kiev in July 2016 in still unexplained circumstances. Police spokesman Yaroslav Trakalo said Babchenko, 41, was found bleeding by his wife after she heard shooting, adding that he died in an ambulance en route to hospital. A colleague, journalist Osman Pashayev, wrote on Facebook that Babchenko had received three gunshots to the back in the stairwell of his building. "The leading and obvious line of inquiry is that of his professional activities," Kiev police chief Andriy Kryshchenko told Interfax Ukraine news agency. Babchenko fought in Chechnya's two separatist wars in the 1990s and early 2000s before becoming a respected journalist who was extremely critical of the Kremlin. He wrote about the wars in a book published in France titled "La Couleur de la Guerre" (The Colour of War). Before leaving Moscow he worked for the Russian opposition newspaper Novaya Gazeta and the liberal Echo of Moscow radio station. He covered the conflict in eastern Ukraine between Kiev forces and pro-Russian separatists that has killed more than 10,000 people in four years, accusing the Kremlin of providing military support to the rebels. Babchenko left Russia in February 2017 after allegedly receiving threats, living first in the Czech Republic, then in Israel, before moving to Kiev. Babchenko had hosted a programme on Ukrainian private television ATR for the past year, his colleague Pashayev said. An aide to the Ukrainian interior minister, Anton Guerachchenko, pointed the finger at Moscow, writing on Facebook: "The Putin regime targets those it cannot break or intimidate." The Russian foreign ministry meanwhile demanded that the "Ukrainian authorities deploy every effort to carry out an effective inquiry." It added on its official Facebook page: "Bloody crimes and total impunity have become routine for the Kiev regime." A former Russian lawmaker who went into exile in Ukraine was gunned down in the centre of Kiev in March 2017.

Exiled Anti-Putin Russian journalist killed in Kiev

A dissident Russian journalist who was reported murdered in Kiev dramatically reappeared alive on Wednesday in the middle of a briefing about his own killing by the Ukrainian state security service.

Ukrainian authorities had said on Tuesday that Babchenko, a 41-year-old critic of President Vladimir Putin and of Russian policy in Ukraine and Syria, had been shot dead at his flat and that his wife had found him in a pool of blood.

His reported murder had triggered a war of words between Ukraine and Russia and sent shivers through the journalistic communities in both countries.

But on Wednesday, an emotional Babchenko appeared before reporters saying he had been part of a special Ukrainian operation to thwart a Russian attempt on his life and said he was fine.

"I would like to apologise for what you have all had to go through," Babchenko, who looked on the verge of tears at times, told reporters.

"I'm sorry, but there was no other way of doing it. Separately, I want to apologise to my wife for the Hell that she has been through."

He went on to thank the Ukrainian Security Service, the SBU, for saving his life and said the most important thing was that what he called other big acts of terror had been thwarted. He did not specify what those planned acts were.

The SBU said it had received information about the plot and had managed to prevent it.

Babchenko, a Putin critic, lived in the Ukrainian capital after receiving threats at home for saying he did not mourn the victims of a Russian military plane crash.

Ukrainian Prime Minister Volodymyr Groysman said in a social media posting late on Tuesday he was convinced what he called "the Russian totalitarian machine" had not forgiven Babchenko for what Groysman called his honesty.

The Kremlin described such allegations as part of an anti-Russian smear campaign.

"This is the height of cynicism against the backdrop of such a brutal murder. It is anti-Russian bluster instead of talking about the need to conduct a thorough, objective investigation," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters before it was revealed that Babchenko was alive and well.

Babchenko sparked a backlash in Russia for his comments in a 2016 Facebook post on a Russian military plane crash. He said his comments had resulted in thousands of threats, his home address being published online and calls for him to be deported.

The plane, carrying 92 people, including dozens of Red Army Choir singers, dancers and orchestra members, crashed into the Black Sea on its way to Syria in December 2016, killing everyone on board.

The head of Ukraine's security service Vasyl Grytsak told reporters that the faked death was part of a 'special operation' to pre-empt a real plot to kill him

A dissident Russian journalist who was reported murdered in Kiev dramatically reappeared alive on Wednesday in the middle of a briefing about his own killing by the Ukrainian state security service. Ukrainian authorities had said on Tuesday that Babchenko, a 41-year-old critic of President Vladimir Putin and of Russian policy in Ukraine and Syria, had been shot dead at his flat and that his wife had found him in a pool of blood. His reported murder had triggered a war of words between Ukraine and Russia and sent shivers through the journalistic communities in both countries. But on Wednesday, an emotional Babchenko appeared before reporters saying he had been part of a special Ukrainian operation to thwart a Russian attempt on his life and said he was fine. "I would like to apologise for what you have all had to go through," Babchenko, who looked on the verge of tears at times, told reporters. "I'm sorry, but there was no other way of doing it. Separately, I want to apologise to my wife for the Hell that she has been through." He went on to thank the Ukrainian Security Service, the SBU, for saving his life and said the most important thing was that what he called other big acts of terror had been thwarted. He did not specify what those planned acts were. The SBU said it had received information about the plot and had managed to prevent it. Babchenko, a Putin critic, lived in the Ukrainian capital after receiving threats at home for saying he did not mourn the victims of a Russian military plane crash. Ukrainian Prime Minister Volodymyr Groysman said in a social media posting late on Tuesday he was convinced what he called "the Russian totalitarian machine" had not forgiven Babchenko for what Groysman called his honesty. The Kremlin described such allegations as part of an anti-Russian smear campaign. "This is the height of cynicism against the backdrop of such a brutal murder. It is anti-Russian bluster instead of talking about the need to conduct a thorough, objective investigation," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters before it was revealed that Babchenko was alive and well. Babchenko sparked a backlash in Russia for his comments in a 2016 Facebook post on a Russian military plane crash. He said his comments had resulted in thousands of threats, his home address being published online and calls for him to be deported. The plane, carrying 92 people, including dozens of Red Army Choir singers, dancers and orchestra members, crashed into the Black Sea on its way to Syria in December 2016, killing everyone on board.

Russian journalist Babchenko turns up alive after reported murder

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