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The IFJ and EFJ deplore the spiral of censorship in the European media landscape. In response to the EU censorship of the Kremlin-backed channels RT and Sputnik, the Russian authorities are closing down independent media outlets in Russia. The IFJ and EFJ call on the EU to support independent Russian journalists and media outlets that continue to operate in an increasingly repressive environment.
The International Criminal Court’s prosecutor opened an investigation Wednesday into possible war crimes, crimes against humanity or genocide in Ukraine dating back to 2013, but also covering the conflict sparked by Russia’s invasion.
Russia is censoring any news describing Russia's actions as an "assault," "invasion," or a "war" as well as any articles mentioning antiwar protests, attacks on cities or the killing of civilians.
The UN refugee agency says 1 million people have fled Ukraine since Russia’s invasion less than a week ago, an exodus without precedent in this century for its speed.
Fake news is increasing Putin’s popularity, but anti-war activists find new ways to spread the truth.