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Russian authorities declared German broadcaster Deutsche Welle an "undesirable organization," banning its operations in the country. This move criminalizes any involvement with the broadcaster, including sharing its content. Deutsche Welle's Director General Barbara Massing vowed to continue independent reporting on topics like the Ukraine war. This action follows Russia's shutdown of Deutsche Welle's Moscow office in 2022 and is part of a broader crackdown on independent media, journalists, and activists.

Courtesy: WTOP Staff