Vladimir Smolin - Justice for Journalists

Vladimir Smolin

Affiliated media: Smolin.info, Blogger

Incident date: September 5, 2025

Attack type:

  • Labelling media/individuals as foreign agents

Who attacked: Authorities

Source: Ministry of Justice of the Russian Federation

Location: Russia, Moscow

Additional information:

The Russian Ministry of Justice has designated blogger Vladimir Smolin as a “foreign agent.” The ministry stated that he opposed the special military operation in Ukraine and disseminated false information about government decisions and policies.

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