Russian lawmakers are pushing to label Deutsche Welle as 'undesirable,' aiming to ban its content nationwide. This move includes closing its offices and blocking accounts.
The designation of Deutsche Welle as 'foreign agent' and calls for it to be 'undesirable' signal a severe crackdown on press freedom, limiting independent media in Russia.
In a recent legislative amendment, any foreign organization can be labeled 'undesirable' in Russia, raising concerns over increased repression of foreign entities and freedom of speech.
Deutsche Welle Director General Peter Limbourg criticized Russia's actions as a significant threat to press freedom and an effort to isolate the Russian public from independent news.
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