The Russian government on February 19 blocked access to the popular independent news site The Bell. The website, which was founded in 2017 by journalist Yelizaveta Osetinskaya, mainly covers business news but has been repeatedly accused by the government of publishing "fake" news about Moscow's unprovoked invasion of Ukraine. Since Moscow launched its full-scale war against Ukraine one year ago, most leading independent media in Russia have either been closed down or have left the country. To read the original story by Reuters, click here.
The Bell Becomes Latest Independent Media Outlet Blocked In Russia
- By Reuters
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