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Russia arrests more journalists in intensifying crackdown on dissent

In this picture from 2021 journalist Sonya Groysman is holding a poster which reads "Journalism Freedom," during a protest in Moscow, Russia. Photo: AP Photo/Denis Kaminev
Global
Robyn DixonThe Washington Post

Russia has arrested two Russian journalists on “extremism” charges in recent days, the latest moves in a continuing crackdown targeting independent reporters and media outlets. A third Russian journalist, with Forbes Russia, was charged with publishing what authorities called “fake news.”

The increasing use of anti-extremism laws to prosecute reporters…