Radio Free Europe suspends Russia operations

Russian entity was facing bankruptcy proceedings and its journalists were under pressure from the police

Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) said it has suspended its operations in Russia.

Qazet.az reports in a statement that, it said its Russian entity was facing bankruptcy proceedings and its journalists were under pressure from the police.

“It is with the deepest regret that I announce the suspension of our physical operations in Moscow today. This is not a decision that RFE/RL has taken of its own accord, but one that has been forced upon us by the Vladimir Putin regime’s assault on the truth,” said Jamie Fly, president and CEO of RFE/RL.

The organisation will continue trying to reach Russian audiences using “every platform possible”, he added.