Georgian authorities deployed tear gas and water cannons on Tuesday outside the parliament building in the capital to quell protesters vehemently opposing a proposed law perceived as a threat to press freedom and allegedly influenced by Russia. The contentious legislation, having secured initial approval, mandates that media outlets and non-governmental organizations relying on more than 20 percent... 

The Department of State previously announced it would designate five media outlets as “foreign missions” and brand their employees as agents of the Chinese government. The list includes the Xinhua News Agency, China Global Television Network, China Radio International, China Daily Distribution Corporation, and Hai Tian Development USA. Beijing has criticised Washington for listing Chinese... 

The Russian former ambassador to the US shared his opinion on the situation around RT broadcaster that had been hit with a barrage of accusations by the West in recent months. The United States’ demand to list the RT broadcaster as a foreign agent is ultimately a crackdown on media and “shameful,” given that Washington has been promoting freedom of the press for centuries, Russia’s... 

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has announced it will close its offices in Russia. After 20 years of working in Russia, USAID officials said they were informed by the Russian government that their services were no longer required. According to the Foreign Ministry, USAID was attempting to manipulate the election processes in the country. “The character of the agency’s... 

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a controversial status bill that brands externally-funded NGOs as “foreign agents”. The document is to come into force in 120 days following its publication. ­The bill, previously approved by both chambers of the Russian parliament, will now force non-profit organizations receiving funding from abroad and engaging in political activity to register...