Justice Ministry Re-Adds Exiled News Outlet Mediazona to ‘Foreign Agents’ List
Mediazona was initially branded a “foreign agent” in 2021. It was later removed from the registry after its founding legal entity was shut down.
On Friday, Russia's Justice Ministry re-classified the defunct news organization Mediazona as a "foreign agent," reinstating it to the state's registry following the dissolution of its prior legal entity, which led to its previous removal. Moscow authorities accused Mediazona of disseminating inaccurate information regarding Russian law enforcement.
The ministry also cited the outlet's critical reporting on the war and its sharing of content from other "foreign agents" and "undesirable" groups. Mediazona was initially labeled a "foreign agent" in 2021, before being removed from the registry after the closure of its founding legal entity, LLC ZP. Since 2012, over 500 cultural figures, journalists, businesspeople, news organizations, and institutions have been classified as "foreign agents" by Russia, typically individuals perceived as adversaries of the state.
Such entities are mandated to include a detailed disclaimer in all public statements and social media posts. The Kremlin utilizes the label to target those it deems adversaries of the state. This designation necessitates the inclusion of a lengthy disclaimer in all public appearances and communications, including social media postings.
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