Russia has designated Deutsche Welle (DW) as an 'undesirable organisation', a move criticized by DW and the German government as an attempt to suppress independent journalism. Under a 2015 law, members of such organizations can face fines or imprisonment. DW's Director General, Barbara Massing, stated that this reflects the Kremlin's desire to silence free media. Despite censorship, DW's Russian-language service has grown significantly. The German government condemned the action, highlighting the lack of press freedom in Russia, especially regarding the war in Ukraine. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)