Russia

As One of Russia’s Leading Journalists Is Charged With Treason, a Chill Settles Over the Press

CZECH MATE?

Ivan Safronov, under pressure for his coverage, hoped he would be protected when he went to work for the Russian space agency. But now he’s been arrested as a spy for the Czechs.

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