The International Press Institute (IPI) global network condemns the four-year prison sentence handed 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 voices. This case serves as a reminder of the scale of oppression that Russian journalists face,” said IPI Interim Director Scott Griffen.
