Russian authorities have declared the Conflict Intelligence Team investigative group that analyzes armed conflicts, including Moscow’s aggression against Ukraine, an "undesirable" organization and banned its activities in the country. The Prosecutor-General's Office announced the decision on August 10, calling the members of the group "pseudo journalists" whose reports are being used to "discredit" Russian armed forces. Earlier, a Moscow court issued an arrest warrant for group founder Ruslan Leviyev (aka Karpuk) who is currently based in the United States. To read the original story by RFE/RL's Russian Service, click here.
Russia Labels Conflict Intelligence Team Investigative Group 'Undesirable'
