"I'd like to express our deep gratitude for your work," wrote Peace Data communications manager Alice Schultz in a June 15 email seen by Reuters. Russia has repeatedly denied those allegations and the Kremlin did not immediately respond to a request for comment about Peace Data on Wednesday. They offered between $100 to $250 for an article and paid promptly via internet money transfers, the writers said. Some of the journalists said they viewed the work as an easy way to earn money during the coronavirus outbreak. While some of the authors said there was no overt political direction from the Peace Data staff, others said the website's editorial line made them uncomfortable.

Source: bd News24 September 02, 2020 19:52 UTC