SPIEGEL columnist Mikhail Zygar is a target of Russian law enforcement authorities. The background is said to be alleged derogatory statements about the army on social networks. If convicted, Zygar, who currently lives outside Russia, could face up to 10 years in prison. He is the former editor-in-chief of the independent broadcaster Dozhd and was added to Russia's list of "foreign agents" in 2022. Most recently, Russia banned the XZ Foundation founded by Zygar and he was described as a traitor.