Asya Kazantseva

Affiliated media: Science journalist

Incident date: April 12, 2024

Attack type:

• Labelling media/individuals as foreign agents

Who attacked: Authorities

Source: Ministry of Justice of the Russian Federation

Location: Russia, Moscow, Moscow

Additional information:

The Ministry of Justice has added science journalist Asya Kazantseva to the register of «foreign agents». According to the Ministry, she spoke out against the war in Ukraine and «discredited» the Russian authorities. In January 2024, the journalist left Russia due to bullying and threats.