FSB Opens Criminal Cases Against Foreign Journalists

Russia's FSB has initiated criminal proceedings against two foreign journalists from Deutsche Welle and Ukraine's 1+1 TV channel. The journalists are accused of illegally crossing the Russian border to report from the Kursk region. At least seven foreign journalists have been criminally charged by the FSB.

The FSB security service of Russia announced on Tuesday the opening of a criminal case against two foreign journalists. The journalists, representing Deutsche Welle and Ukraine's 1+1 TV channel, are accused of illegally crossing the border to report from Kursk.

The Interfax news agency reported that these journalists are part of a growing list, as the FSB has brought criminal cases against no fewer than seven foreign journalists from various outlets who have reported from the region.

This development highlights the increasing scrutiny and legal jeopardy faced by foreign journalists attempting to cover events in sensitive Russian regions.

(With inputs from agencies.)