WaPo removes bylines to protect reporters amid Russia’s new media law

Source: The Hill | March 5, 2022 | Caroline Vakil

The Washington Post announced that the newspaper would be removing bylines and datelines from certain coverage to protect their staff after Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a law that targets independent reporting.

“We are continuing to seek clarity about whether Russia’s new restrictions will apply to international news organizations. For now, to help protect our Moscow-based journalists, we will exercise caution by removing bylines and datelines from certain stories,” the newspaper said in a statement. “We want to be sure that our Moscow-based correspondents are not held responsible for material that is produced from beyond Russia.”

Putin signed legislation would sentence people with up to 15 years in prison if they are found to be spreading “fake news” about Russian forces. Following the legislation, BBC, CNN and Bloomberg announced they would be halting or moving operations in Moscow.

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