Valery Potashov

Affiliated media: Novaya Gazeta Europe, Journalist

Incident date: July 11, 2025

Attack type:

• Labelling media/individuals as foreign agents

Who attacked: Authorities

Source: The Russian Ministry of Justice

Location: Russia, Republic of Karelia, Republic of Karelia

Additional information:

The Russian Ministry of Justice has added journalist Valery Potashov to its register of “foreign agents.” According to the Ministry of Justice, he spoke out against the war with Ukraine and disseminated fake news about the actions of the Russian authorities, materials from “foreign agents” and “undesirable” organisations. On July 8, Potashov's home was searched as part of the “Revolt Center” case. This was the second search of the journalist's home in a year.