Russia has barred 92 American citizens from entering the country, including journalists from major U.S. publications like The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, and The Washington Post. The Russian Foreign Ministry stated that the ban is a response to the “Russophobic policy” pursued by President Joe Biden’s administration, accusing these individuals of spreading false information about Russia and its armed forces.
A Russian missile strike on a hotel in Kramatorsk, Ukraine, injured two journalists and left a third missing under the rubble. The victims are from the UK, US, and Ukraine. Rescue efforts are underway to locate the missing journalist.
A panel of experts convened at the University of Massachusetts has raised concerns about the increasing prevalence of hate speech and attacks on journalists ahead of upcoming global elections. They argue that these threats are more pressing than those posed by artificial intelligence.
