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U.S. sanctions force Sputnik Radio off the air
The sanctions made it difficult for Sputnik to continue buying time on radio stations for its programs; some shows are closing up, while others are going on an indefinite hiatus.
Facebook parent Meta bans RT from social platforms
The social media company said it decided to ban RT and related news outlets globally "after careful consideration."
State Department imposes more sanctions tied to Russia’s RT
The U.S. State Department has sanctioned organizations and individuals connected to RT over what it claims are covert intelligence and fundraising operations.
WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich sentenced to 18 years in prison
The sentence was handed down on Friday, and was two years less than what state prosecutors had requested.
NPR board appoints Katherine Maher as CEO
Katherine Maher joins NPR after serving as the CEO of Web Summit for just three months and a prior role at Wikipedia parent company Wikimedia Foundation.
Putin indicates willingness to free WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich
Russian President Vladimir Putin said he is open to a deal with the United States that would secure the release of American journalist Evan Gershkovich.
Russia rejects U.S. prisoner swap offer for jailed WSJ reporter
The plan was aimed at securing the release of reporter Evan Gershkovich and American contractor Paul Whelan.
U.S. says journalist jailed in Russia was ‘wrongfully detained’
The United States has officially designated a jailed American newspaper reporter held in Russia as "wrongfully detained."