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Kremlin declares Proekt media outlet undesirable; FSB raids founders' homes

1 report, 1 independent Updated Sep 22
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What happened

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The Kremlin declared the independent media outlet Proekt undesirable. This action followed FSB officers conducting dawn raids on the homes of Proekt founders, Roman Badanin and Mikhail Rubin, on September 22, 2026. Badanin and Rubin are founders of the investigative journalism project Proekt.

From theguardian.com

Why it matters

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The declaration of undesirable status severely restricts the operations and funding of Proekt. The raids on Roman Badanin and Mikhail Rubin indicate significant operational pressure and personal risk for the journalists involved.

From theguardian.com

Who's involved

  • ProektRussian independent media outlet specializing in investigative journalism
  • Roman BadaninRussian journalist and founder of Proekt
  • Mikhail RubinRussian journalist and founder of Proekt
  • KremlinThe government body that declared Proekt undesirable
  • FSBRussian intelligence service that conducted the raids

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • ProektSpeculative

    Proekt might face restricted operations and reduced funding due to the undesirable status.

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Coverage

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