Criminal case initiated against TV Rain founder Natalia Sindeeva for working with 'undesirable organization'
A criminal case has been opened against TV Rain founder Natalia Sindeeva for alleged involvement with a 'undesirable organization'. This follows the channel's classification as such by the Russian General Prosecutor's Office. The claims are based on information from Russian law enforcement — not independently verified.
Claims & verification status
The Russian General Prosecutor's Office classified TV Rain as a 'undesirable organization'.
A criminal case has been initiated against TV Rain founder Natalia Sindeeva for alleged involvement with a 'undesirable organization'.
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Who claims what
- —A criminal case has been initiated against TV Rain founder Natalia Sindeeva for alleged involvement with a 'undesirable organization' — not independently verified (per TAAS).
- —The Russian General Prosecutor's Office classified TV Rain as a 'undesirable organization' — not independently verified (per Russian General Prosecutor's Office).
Our assessment
If the reported actions against TV Rain and its founder are accurate, this would be consistent with a tightening regulatory climate for media and foreign-linked organizations in…
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