BBC Voices Under Fire Russian Journalists Labeled as ‘Foreign Agents’
A Chilling Label for Press Freedom The Russian justice ministry’s recent decision to label BBC Russian correspondent Ilya Barabanov and science reporter Asya Kazantseva as “foreign agents” has sent shockwaves through the journalistic community. The Implications of the ‘Foreign Agent’ Status This designation carries with it a stigma that harks back to the Soviet era, evoking memories of the campaign …