Russian Journalist Alexander Pichugin Declared a ‘Foreign Agent’ Over ‘Undesirable’ Materials
Alexander Pichugin, a journalist from Nizhny Novgorod, has been labelled a 'foreign agent' by Russia. The move comes after Pichugin shared materials from international organizations deemed 'undesirable' in Russia. He currently resides in Georgia.
Pichugin's past includes senior roles in press services of both state and commercial organizations. He previously worked for various TV channels and online media in Nizhny Novgorod. In 2020, Pichugin was convicted for spreading false information about COVID-19 and fined 300,000 rubles.
The materials Pichugin shared included those from Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International, both organizations classified as 'undesirable' by the Russian Ministry of Justice. This latest development adds Pichugin's name to the growing list of foreign agents in Russia.
Alexander Pichugin, now based in Georgia, has been added to Russia's foreign agents list. His past actions, including sharing materials from organizations deemed undesirable and a previous conviction for spreading false information, led to this decision.
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