Affiliated media: “Platforma 375”, Media project

Incident date: September 4, 2025

Attack type:

• Selective application of repressive laws

Who attacked: Authorities

Source: Belarusian Association of Journalists

Location: Belarus, Minsk

Additional information:

The KGB of Belarus has designated the media project “Platforma 375” as an “extremist formation.” Journalist Kirill Poznyak is named as the person carrying out the activities of this formation. The internet resources allegedly used for extremist activity are listed as follows: YouTube channel “Platforma 375” (youtube.com/@Платформа375); TikTok account “platform375vitebsk” (tiktok.com/@platform375vitebsk) and TikTok account “platform375mogilev” (tiktok.com/@platform375mogilev). "Platforma 375" presents itself as an independent media platform publishing news from Belarus, investigations, talk shows, and documentaries. According to Belarusian law, any interaction with resources recognised as extremist formations may lead to criminal prosecution and imprisonment for up to 10 years for participation in or assistance to an extremist formation (Articles 361-1 and 361-4 of the Criminal Code).