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Russian Journalist Flees to Paris, Escaping Media Suppression

5/7/2025

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Russian journalist Ekaterina Barabash fled to Paris, narrowly escaping a decade-long prison sentence for her outspoken criticism of the Ukraine invasion. Her daring escape, orchestrated by Reporters Without Borders, underscores the chilling reality of media suppression in Russia. “Journalism no longer exists in Russia,” she lamented, revealing the grave dangers faced by those who dare to speak out.

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Russian journalist Ekaterina Barabash fled to Paris, narrowly escaping a decade-long prison sentence for her outspoken criticism of the Ukraine invasion. Her daring escape, orchestrated by Reporters Without Borders, underscores the chilling reality of media suppression in Russia. “Journalism no longer exists in Russia,” she lamented, revealing the grave dangers faced by those who dare to speak out.