Three senior editors have resigned from the leading Russian media group RBC in a further sign of official pressure on independent journalism. According to the BBC’s report, most observers think that it is RBC’s reporting on Putin’s family that is the root of official displeasure. RBC’s newspaper is regarded as one of the last independent publications in Russia and its website has been among the most popular news sites in the country. The RUJ, in expressing its concerns over the situation at the RBC, denounced the wider escalation of attacks against Russian media. IFJ president Jim Boumelha said: “The resignation of three top editors is not only a loss for the RBC but also a major blow for press freedom in the whole country.

Source: The Guardian May 17, 2016 10:37 UTC