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Two Russian journalists have recently been arrested on allegations of 'extremism', marking the latest episode in a sweeping crackdown on dissent and press freedom by the Russian government. The journalists are accused of working for the YouTube channel associated with the late Russian opposition figure, Alexei Navalny, an accusation that carries a hefty prison sentence…

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Two Russian journalists are facing up to six years in prison for alleged "participation in an extremist organisation",...

LONDON (AP) — Two Russian journalists were arrested by their government on "extremism” charges and ordered by courts there on Saturday to remain in custody pending investigation and trial on

LONDON -- Two Russian journalists were arrested by their government on "extremism" charges and ordered by courts there Saturday to remain in custody pending investigation and trial on accusations of working for a group founded by the late Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny.

They are just the latest media personnel targeted amid a government crackdown on dissent and independent media.

They are just the latest media personnel targeted amid a government crackdown on dissent and independent media.

They are just the latest media personnel targeted amid a government crackdown on dissent and independent media.

Konstantin Gabov and Sergey Karelin have denied the charges for which they will be detained for a minimum of two months.