Sofy Otis

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Vladislav Yesypenko in court.

Vladislav Yesypenko in court. © Crimea.Realities/Radio Free Europe

Crimea: Tortured into Confession

The detention and sham trial of a reporter illustrates how the Russian-controlled authorities treat independent media on the peninsula.

10 Jul 23

A view of the Bay of Sevastopol on August 13, 2015 in Sevastopol, Crimea. Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a bill in March 2014 to annexe the Crimean peninsula but Ukraine and most of the international community do not recognise its annexation.

A view of the Bay of Sevastopol on August 13, 2015 in Sevastopol, Crimea. Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a bill in March 2014 to annexe the Crimean peninsula but Ukraine and most of the international community do not recognise its annexation. © Alexander Aksakov/Getty Images

The Journalists Risking All to Report from Crimea

Media workers face harassment, arrest and detention under Russian occupation.

20 Mar 23

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