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SouthBayDem

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Tue Jun 14, 2022, 03:07 PM Jun 2022

Russia-Ukraine war: Some of UK's top journalists barred from Russia

Source: BBC

Russia has barred top UK-based journalists and defence figures as part of sanctions, in response to UK measures on Russian public figures.

The BBC's Clive Myrie, Orla Guerin and Nick Beake, who have reported from Ukraine, and Director General Tim Davie are on the list of 29 media figures.

The BBC "will continue to report independently and fairly", a spokesperson said.

Sky TV, Times, Guardian, Channel Four and ITV journalists are also barred.

Read more: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-61796070

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Russia-Ukraine war: Some of UK's top journalists barred from Russia (Original Post) SouthBayDem Jun 2022 OP
I'm surprised it took this long ...... Lovie777 Jun 2022 #1
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