Russian Journalist Designated 'Foreign Agent', Faces Repression

Elena Kostyuchenko, a Russian journalist and Duke University professor, has been labeled a foreign agent by the Russian government. This designation, which carries severe restrictions and potential criminal charges, is aimed at silencing critics and activists. Kostyuchenko, who has faced numerous threats and attacks in the past, refuses to comply with the complex and impossible-to-follow rules, fearing for her safety and career. DNN | The Daily News Now! The world’s first global local news network. Every city. Every story. AI powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.