The IPI global network condemns the four-year prison sentence handed yesterday to Russian independent journalist Nika Novak on charges of “confidentially cooperating with a foreign organization”. “IPI condemns the sentencing of Nika Novak, which was made possible by Russia’s continued instrumentalization of its own legislation with the aim of repressing independent journalists and other critical … Continue reading Russia: IPI condemns 4-year prison sentence handed to journalist Nika Novak