The Bell (newspaper)
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The Bell is an Independent online newspaper in Russia, described by Bloomberg as "one of the last Russian independent news sources still standing."[1]
History
The Bell was founded in 2017 by
Russian Government but also of the Russian invasion of Ukraine calling it "unprovoked."[3][2] In 2023 the Russian government blocked all access of the website within Russia, labeling The Bell and its founders as "foreign agents."[1][3] The Bell was banned in the same decree as Mediazona, Meduza, and Novaya Gazeta. Rights groups have decried the banning as an effort by the Russian government to control the Russian information space and prevent negative coverage of the war in Ukraine.[2]
On June 29, 2023, The Bell received international attention when it reported that the Russian government was seizing
RIA FAN after the failed Wagner Group rebellion.[5]
References
- ^ a b c d e f "About". The Bell. 19 May 2023. Retrieved 30 June 2023.
- ^ a b c "Russia blocks access to The Bell news website". Reuters. 19 February 2023. Retrieved 30 June 2023.
- ^ a b c "The Bell Becomes Latest Independent Media Outlet Blocked In Russia". Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. Reuters. Retrieved 30 June 2023.
- ^ Amos, Howard. "The Bell: meet the Russian media start-up fighting for the precarious future of independent media". New East Digital Archive. Retrieved 30 June 2023.
- ^ Bailey, Riley; Wolkov, Nicole; Barros, George; Stepanenko, Kateryna; Evans, Angelica; Kagan, Frederick W. "Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, June 29, 2023". Institute for the Study of War. Retrieved 30 June 2023.