Vasily Sadonin - Justice for Journalists

Vasily Sadonin

Affiliated media: YouTube channel "Vykhod Est'", Blogger

Incident date: October 10, 2025

Attack type:

  • Labelling media/individuals as foreign agents

Who attacked: Authorities

Source: Russian Ministry of Justice

Location: Russia, Moscow, Moscow

Additional information:

The Russian Ministry of Justice has designated Vasily Sadonin, creator of the YouTube channel “Vykhod Est” (“There Is a Way Out!”), as a “foreign agent.” The ministry claims he disseminated false information about the Russian government and its policies.

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