The International and European Federation of Journalists has called on European countries not to use the media as a weapon in the crisis between Russia and Ukraine
The International Federation of Journalists and the European Federation of Journalists call on the authorities in European countries, where heightened tensions over the crisis between Russia and Ukraine have led to increased restrictions and threats against the media, to avoid using them as a weapon in this crisis”, – the organisation’s press service said.
The Federation of Journalists believes that the right to unrestricted access to information is a fundamental right of all citizens.
The statement came against the backdrop of the German regulator’s decision in early February to stop broadcasting RT DE in the country. In response, Russian authorities announced restrictions on Deutsche Welle’s work in Russia, followed by the closure of DW’s Moscow bureau and the revocation of journalists’ accreditation