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flag Foreign journalists in Moscow endure heightened risks and restrictions under Putin’s crackdown since the 2022 Ukraine invasion.

flag Foreign journalists in Moscow face severe restrictions and danger, with the Kremlin intensifying crackdowns since Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine. flag BBC correspondent Steve Rosenberg describes a hostile environment marked by surveillance, legal threats, and public vilification, including being mocked by Russian media. flag Despite blocked platforms, short-term visas, and the imprisonment of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, the BBC continues operating, occasionally receiving Kremlin invitations and posing questions to President Putin. flag Rosenberg emphasizes the critical role of independent journalism amid growing repression and political pressure.

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